The image shows an elderly man seated on the ground with his head bowed and arms resting on his knees. He has a full beard and a balding head, wearing loose-fitting clothing and holding a stick. The background features a large, leafless tree with detailed bark and branches, creating a natural outdoor setting. Lines and shading convey texture and dimension throughout the image.

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Old man, Old Tree (Vieil homme, vieil arbre)

Alphonse Legros (French, 1837 - 1911)

Medium: etching and drypoint
Classification: Print
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
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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