Artwork
Breton Peasant
Breton Peasant is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1944.377
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Breton Peasant is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays an elderly man in profile, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and collared shirt, with a neutral expression and distant gaze. His attire and demeanor evoke a sense of a peasant or laborer, contributing to a quiet and contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The subject is set against a light-colored background, which accentuates his features. The work is characteristic of the Realism movement, known for its realistic and detailed depiction of everyday life and people.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
