Head of a Man with Upturned Eyes 

Alphonse Legros's "Head of a Man with Upturned Eyes" is a study in chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts of light and dark. The artwork is a close-up depiction of a man's face, rendered in charcoal on brown paper. The man's gaze is directed upwards, his eyes wide and expressive, suggesting a moment of contemplation or intense emotion. Legros, known for his dramatic realism, captures the sitter's raw vulnerability through the interplay of light and shadow. The study, with its focus on the human figure, reflects Legros's mastery in portraiture and his exploration of the complexities of human emotion.