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Study of a Greek

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a male figure shown from the waist up. The man is facing forward with his body turned slightly to the side, while his head is turned to look over his shoulder towards the viewer. His facial features are detailed with a nose, cheekbones, and a mustache. The hair is medium length and slightly tousled. He is shirtless, emphasizing the muscular detail of the upper body, and wearing pants or a loose garment from the waist down. There is no jewelry or objects in the image. The background is plain with a simple textured tone, highlighting the figure.

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3433 × 3942 px
Public Domain
Yes
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