Artwork
Death of the Vagabond
Death of the Vagabond is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.595
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Death of the Vagabond is a print by Alphonse Legros, created around 1875. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a deceased individual under a barren tree on a rugged hillside. The somber atmosphere is evoked through the figure's slumped posture, twisted tree branches, and a dark, cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Legros employed chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to convey mood and emotion, rather than focusing on detailed representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
