1874
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Choir of a Spanish Church is a 1874 charcoal by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This charcoal drawing depicts a choir in a Spanish church. The choir members are dressed in robes, with some standing and others seated. The scene is set in a grand, ornate space with arches and columns. The artist's use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and texture, with the rough strokes of the medium adding a sense of energy to the scene. The choir members are shown in various poses, some with their heads bowed in prayer, while others look up towards the heavens. The drawing is a beautiful example of Romanticism, with its focus on emotion and atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the 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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