Portrait of the Artist, eighth plate c. 1900

This is a self-portrait by the French artist Alphonse Legros, created around 1900. The artwork is a striking example of Legros's mastery of etching, a printmaking technique he used to create detailed and expressive portraits. The artist's intense gaze and carefully rendered facial features, particularly his beard, suggest both his artistic sensibilities and the depth of his self-reflection. This artwork is a unique example of his skill as a printmaker and the introspection that often characterized his work. The work can be found at The Art Institute of Chicago.