The image shows the head and shoulders of a person. The individual is positioned with their head slightly tilted upward. The facial features include a pronounced nose, expressive eyes, and lips that are slightly pursed. The hair appears to be short and swept back from the forehead, blending with the textured, muted tones of the painting. The clothing is not distinctly visible, but there seems to be a suggestion of a dark collar or garment below the neck. The background is a textured, brown canvas. In the bottom right corner, there is a signature or set of initials.

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Head of a Man with Upturned Eyes

Alphonse Legros (French, 1837 - 1911)

Medium: oil on canvas
Classification: Painting
Dimensions: overall: 40.5 x 28.7 cm (15 15/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CF
Credit line: Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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