1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Finding the Sheep (Le mouton retrouve) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a lone figure sitting on the ground in a wooded area. The person is bent over, holding a stick and looking down, maybe searching for something. Nearby are a few trees, some tools, and a cart half-hidden in the brush. The artist used quick, loose lines to show the scene—no small details, just the main shapes. The light is soft, and the whole thing feels quiet and a little lonely. If you like this style, check out the technique: etching.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
