The Egg Merchants (1st Plate)
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image depicts two women, one older and one younger, sitting together. They are both wearing headscarves and long robes, with the older woman holding a basket of eggs. The scene is rendered in a sketchy style, with visible lines and shading. The women's faces are serious, and they seem to be engaged in a quiet conversation. The older woman's hand rests on the basket, while the younger woman looks down at the eggs. The background is a plain, light-colored surface. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the image. Look up Alphonse Legros for more information.
![Oui, madame Chaboulard... vingt-quatre épiciers... [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/e54ef32ef25a1625/thumb.webp)
