The Double Bass Player
Alphonse Legros
key Notes:
Realism, Musical Portraiture
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Dimensions:
Plate: 30 × 21.1 cm (11 13/16 × 8 5/16 in.); Sheet: 30.7 × 21.7 cm (12 1/8 × 8 9/16 in.)
medium:
Etching on ivory Japanese tissue
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Double Bass Player" by Alphonse Legros is a work that exemplifies the artist's interest in depicting musicians and everyday life, reflecting his realist style. Legros, a French painter who later became influential in the British art scene, often focused on capturing the character and mood of his subjects, as seen in this portrayal of a musician absorbed in his craft.
Description of the work:
"The Double Bass Player" by Alphonse Legros is an etching on ivory Japanese tissue that depicts a musician engrossed in playing his instrument. The composition is characterized by its detailed rendering of the musician's focused expression and the intricate textures of the double bass, set against a minimal background that emphasizes the central figure.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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