1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Fire, 3rd plate (L'incendie) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two people on the ground, huddled together. One sits with their head down, hands clasped. The other leans in, looking worried. Behind them, a building burns—flames lick at the windows. The lines are rough and scratchy, like something drawn fast. The artist used a technique that lets ink pile up for dark, thick marks. This makes the scene feel urgent and raw. Want to see how this style works? Check out etching.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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