1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fagot-gatherer (Le fagotier) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a man gathering fagots, with his head bent and hands busy at work. He is dressed in simple, rustic clothing, and the scene is rendered in a range of tones, from deep shadows to bright highlights. The artist's use of drypoint creates a sense of texture and depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the viewer has stumbled upon the man in a moment of solitude. For more on the artist's use of etching and drypoint, explore the work of 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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