1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Breton Peasant is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a collared shirt. He is shown in profile, facing right, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. The background is a light color, which helps the subject stand out. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his eyes seem to be looking into the distance. His hat and clothing suggest that he may be a peasant or a laborer. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and contemplative. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Realism movement, which focused on depicting everyday life and people in a realistic and detailed way.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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