Paralytic (Le paralytique)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated, captured from the knees upwards. He appears older, with aged features, a prominent brow, and a deeply lined face. His hands are resting on his lap, fingers interlocked. The man's hair is short and receding. He wears a dark, heavy coat, and the background is filled with simple, hatched lines. The overall atmosphere is detailed and textured, created using cross-hatch etching techniques.