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Legros, Alphonse

9 works

This is a drawing of a centaur resting against a tree in a forest landscape. The drawing depicts a centaur, which is half human and half horse, positioned reclining against a tree. The backdrop features a forested area with trees and detailed foliage. The composition is rich in texture, with fine lines that convey depth and detail.

Centaur with Branches

Legros, Alphonse

The image depicts a drawing of a male figure from the mid-torso up. His head is turned slightly down and to the left, with finely detailed facial features and slightly wavy hair falling around his head. The figure is drawn without clothing, and appears to be holding his right shoulder with his left hand. The drawing is on a light blue background, with no accessories or objects visible.

Bust of Nude Man

Legros, Alphonse

The image displays a landscape from an elevated point of view. The horizon shows rolling hills reaching into the distance, with faint outlines of mountains visible. A large tree is depicted on the right with detailed etching emphasizing the texture of bark and leaves. Linear brushstrokes capture the landscape and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with a sepia tone, creating a serene atmosphere. Gentle hills and trees are visible in the distance under a calm, overcast sky.

Top of the Hill (Le haut de la colline)

Legros, Alphonse

The image shows a person in a seated position, partially turned to the side, with their upper body exposed from the waist up. The person is resting their head on their folded arms, which are propped up on a surface. The facial features are detailed with a focused expression, and the person has short, slightly wavy hair. There is no clothing visible, as the sketch includes the depiction of their torso and arms. No jewelry or objects are noticeable. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure without additional context. The page is light with faint sketch lines around the figure, and a signature is present at the bottom right corner.

Female Nude Seated

Legros, Alphonse

This is a drawing of a person's head and upper torso. The subject's head is tilted slightly to the left, and they are looking upward. The person has a cherubic face with full cheeks, a small, slightly open mouth, a small nose, and large eyes, and they appear to have light skin. Their hair is short and wavy, with soft curls around their face. The person is unclothed, with their bare shoulders and upper chest visible. The drawing has been done in thin red lines on off-white paper.

Head of a Child

Legros, Alphonse

This image shows a landscape scene. The viewpoint is at eye level, showing gently sloping terrain with a low horizon. A line of trees marks the horizon, blending into dense foliage that extends from left to right. The etching technique uses fine, linear brushstrokes to create texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic in varying shades of sepia. An indistinct figure is visible near some trees in the foreground. Hills and more trees can be seen in the background.

The House of the Well (La maison du puits)

Legros, Alphonse

The image depicts a group of people engaged in a processional activity. The figures are shown from the shoulders down, walking from left to right. They are dressed in heavy clothing with bonnets or headscarves covering their hair. Some are holding candles or objects. The background shows a gate on the left and a religious icon in the middle. The inscription at the bottom reads "CAVEAU ST MEDARD PROCESSION."

Procession in the Sepulchre of Saint Medard(Procession dans le caveaux de St.-Medard)

Legros, Alphonse

The image shows a woodland scene with tall trees and a dense canopy. The perspective is at eye level, emphasizing the trees. The intricate etched lines create texture and depth in a monochromatic color palette. The focus is on the detailed natural forms of the trees and leaves.

In the Forest of Fontainebleau (Dans le foret de Fontainebleau)

Legros, Alphonse

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.

Self-Portrait

Legros, Alphonse