1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fagot-makers (Les faiseurs de fagots) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a woman and a man in a rustic outdoor setting. The woman, dressed in a long robe and headscarf, stands behind the man, who is bent over, collecting branches. The scene is rendered in dark lines and shading, with the figures set against a lighter background. The overall mood is one of quiet industry, with the figures engaged in their tasks with a sense of purpose. The use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. For more on the artist behind this work, look up 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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