Alphonse Legros (1837-1911), Painter, sculptor and etcher
Sitter in 30 portraits
Artist associated with 10 portraits
Painter, sculptor and etcher; born in Dijon and spent early career in Paris; encouraged by Whistler to come to London, 1863; Slade professor of fine art, 1875-92 where his insistence on the quality of line laid the foundation for the Slade tradition of fine draughtsmanship, and where he founded an influential etching class. His importance as an etcher lay largely in the revival of original portraiture. His pupils included William Strang and Charles Holroyd.
by Alphonse Legros
silverpoint, 1890
NPG 2431
by Alphonse Legros
silverpoint, 1890
NPG 2432
by Alphonse Legros
bronze medal, 1895-1900
On display in Room 26 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1980
by Alphonse Legros
silverpoint, 1897
NPG 4857
Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Bt
by Alphonse Legros
etching, published 1877
NPG D5553
by Alphonse Legros
drypoint, circa 1879
NPG D32232
by Alphonse Legros
lithograph, circa 1883
NPG D36428
by Alphonse Legros
etching, circa 1889
NPG D18549
Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire
by Henry Dixon & Son, after Alphonse Legros
photogravure, circa 1900
NPG D20765
Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire
by Henry Dixon & Son, after Alphonse Legros
photogravure, circa 1900
NPG D9716
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