Head of a Model (Tete de modele) 

Alphonse Legros's "Head of a Model (Tete de modele)" is a black and white etching depicting a close-up view of a bearded male model's profile. The model's head is tilted downwards, and his face is illuminated in a way that emphasizes the deep lines and wrinkles of his aging skin. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of texture and depth, highlighting the model's rough facial features and prominent beard. Legros's masterful portrayal of realism in this etching is characteristic of his work, which often explored themes of social realism and the lives of ordinary people.