Head of a Man (Tete d'homme) 

Alphonse Legros, a prominent French artist, produced numerous etchings throughout his career, and "Head of a Man" is one such example. The etching, focusing on the subject's face, portrays a bearded, older man with a thoughtful expression. The lines are thick and dense, capturing the man's wrinkles and the texture of his beard with impressive detail. Legros's style is characterized by a stark realism that captures the essence of his subject, emphasizing the individual's humanity in a way that resonates with viewers.