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.
In this etching, two figures are shown working outdoors. The woman on the left is standing behind a large bundle of sticks, while the man on the right is bending over, holding a bundle of sticks over his shoulder. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and bushes. The artist's use of etching and aquatint techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The rough, earthy tones of the etching evoke a sense of rustic simplicity. The Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion and nature is evident in this piece. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the works of the Romanticism movement.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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