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Self-Portrait

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait drawing of an older man. He is depicted in a frontal position, showcasing his facial features such as deep-set eyes, furrowed brows, a straight nose, long beard, mustache, and wavy hair that falls past his ears. The drawing is in pencil with hatching and cross-hatching for shading and texture. The background is plain, emphasizing the subject's features and expression.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
goldpoint on prepared paper
Dimensions
3453 × 4824 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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