Portrait of Edward D. Adams 1892

"Portrait of Edward D. Adams" is a graphite drawing on paper by Alphonse Legros, created in 1892. The work, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a striking example of Legros's mastery of portraiture. This intimate portrait captures the sitter’s likeness with meticulous detail, emphasizing the texture of Adams's face and the subtle folds of his clothing. The artist’s use of light and shadow gives the portrait a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of Legros's signature style.