Artwork
The Night Crier
The Night Crier 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.
- 1944.397
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
The Night Crier is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an elderly man with a long white beard and unkempt hair, wearing a loose dark robe. His dynamic pose, with one hand adjusting his collar, conveys a sense of movement.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by rough, scratchy lines that evoke a sense of spontaneity. The use of black and white emphasizes shadows and texture, creating a raw, urgent feel.
Context
The Night Crier is associated with the Realism movement, which focused on everyday life and unidealized subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
