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Self-Portrait, 3rd plate

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching depicting the upper half of a man facing slightly to the left. He has distinct facial features, including a beard, mustache, and short, wavy hair. The man's expression is neutral, with prominent, deeply set eyes. He wears a simple garment with visible buttons and the background features plain cross-hatching and line work for shadows and depth. The etching is signed "A. Legros" at the bottom right.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
etching? and drypoint
Dimensions
3365 × 4914 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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