1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
At the Home of the Woodcutters (Chez les bucherons) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet forest scene with a winding path and a small stream. Tall trees line the left side, their trunks rough and textured. In the distance, a lone figure sits under a tree, holding what looks like a bundle. The ground is covered in detailed brushstrokes, making the leaves and grass look almost three-dimensional. Notice how the artist used fine lines to create depth—even the shadows feel real. This kind of printmaking was tricky but allowed for lots of detail. Try looking up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made such precise lines.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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