English Peasant (Paysan anglais)
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
English Peasant (Paysan anglais) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man’s face and beard. His hair is wild, almost tangled, and his beard is thick and curly. The lines are rough and scratchy, like they were drawn quickly with a sharp tool. The artist used a technique that leaves tiny marks all over the paper. This style makes the hair and beard look textured and real. Look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of lines.
