Only 2 impressions known. Front view, bare head, white beard parted in two. The borders of the plate not wiped; the hand only indicated; there is also a preliminary line work in the hand. 3 proofs only. A proof is in the collection Moreau-Nélaton, and upon it is written a pencil memorandum stating there were three proofs.
Front view, bare head, white beard parted in two. The contrasts between the whites and darks is stronger than in the 3rd state; In the lower margin "T. Carlyle" in the center; with "Imp Lemercier et cie. Paris" at the right. Signed in pencil.
Front view, bare head, white beard parted in two. The hand has been omitted; the plate cut down further. Published in "Monsieur Alphonse Legros au Salon de 1875…" by A.P. Malassis, Paris, 1875, in-4.