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Choir of a Spanish Church
Choir of a Spanish Church is a charcoal drawing by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: A. Legros; in later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 95400
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Overview
Alphonse Legros created 'Choir of a Spanish Church' in 1874, a charcoal drawing depicting a Spanish church's interior. Legros was a versatile artist known for his work in various mediums, including painting, etching, and sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a choir in a grand, ornate Spanish church, with members in robes, some standing and others seated. The scene conveys a sense of reverence, with figures in various poses, some with heads bowed in prayer, others looking upwards.
Technique & Style
Legros' use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and texture, with rough strokes adding energy to the scene. The drawing exemplifies Romanticism, emphasizing emotion and atmosphere.
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Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
