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The image shows an elderly man seated at a table with documents in front of him. He has a long face with a full beard, sparse slicked-back hair, and a serious expression. He wears a robe or cloak. An open book and a stacked book lie on the table. A lit candle illuminates the scene, casting light and shadows. Books are on a shelf in the background. The setting suggests a dimly lit study, emphasizing the man's concentration and solitude.
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The image shows an elderly man seated at a table with documents in front of him. He has a long face with a full beard, sparse slicked-back hair, and a serious expression. He wears a robe or cloak. An open book and a stacked book lie on the table. A lit candle illuminates the scene, casting light and shadows. Books are on a shelf in the background. The setting suggests a dimly lit study, emphasizing the man's concentration and solitude.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Archeologist (L'archeologue)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
etching and drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1947.19.10
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Seated figure
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Table
  • Book
  • Man

NGA object ID 34172. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.