His Eminence Cardinal Manning, 1st plate

alphonselegros

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pencil drawn

amateur sketch

toned paper

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

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pencil sketch

portrait reference

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

This etching, created by the French artist Alphonse Legros, depicts the prominent English Cardinal Henry Edward Manning. The piece portrays Manning in a seated position, wearing his cardinal robes, his hand resting on an open book. Legros was known for his detailed and expressive linework, and the etching shows great skill in capturing the subject's likeness and the intricate details of his attire. The image is a testament to Legros's ability as a portraitist and his mastery of etching.