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Self-Portrait, 4th plate

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a man's head and shoulders in profile view. His head is turned slightly to his left, and he has prominent facial features including high cheekbones, a prominent nose, and deep-set eyes. He has a full head of hair, a large white beard and mustache covering much of his face and neck. He is dressed in a high-collared garment. The background is textured with cross-hatching and the overall tone is monochromatic, using various shades of black and white. There are no visible signs of jewelry, and the background is plain.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3399 × 4836 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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