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Beggar with Crutches, by Alphonse Legros, ink, 1874

Beggar with Crutches

Alphonse Legros

1874

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Beggar with Crutches is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Alphonse Legros
When & what style?
1874 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is called Beggar with Crutches by Alphonse Legros. It's from the Romantic period. The artist used pen, brown ink, and brown wash over graphite to create it. The use of brown ink and wash gives the painting a warm tone. This warm tone might suggest a sense of intimacy or quiet feeling. You can learn more about this style at the movement: Romanticism.

About the artist

Portrait of Alphonse Legros
Artist

Alphonse Legros

Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.

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