The image is a sketch of the profile view of an older person's head. Only the head and part of the neck are visible. The person is facing right, with distinct facial features including a prominent nose and deep-set eyes. They have short hair covered by a head covering or scarf, a pronounced chin, and wrinkles indicating age. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain with a gradient shading pattern emphasizing the facial profile. The artwork has an unfinished, sketch-like quality with crosshatched lines for texture and depth.
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The image is a sketch of the profile view of an older person's head. Only the head and part of the neck are visible. The person is facing right, with distinct facial features including a prominent nose and deep-set eyes. They have short hair covered by a head covering or scarf, a pronounced chin, and wrinkles indicating age. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain with a gradient shading pattern emphasizing the facial profile. The artwork has an unfinished, sketch-like quality with crosshatched lines for texture and depth.

National Gallery of Art · Print

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Alphonse Legros

Medium
etching and drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1953.12.19
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Hat
  • Portrait
  • Face

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