1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Harvesters (Les moissoneurs) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three people bent over in a field, cutting tall grass with scythes. Behind them, a line of trees and a few small buildings sit on a gentle hill. The lines are loose and quick, like the artist was working fast. The scene looks simple but feels full of movement. The way the grass and trees are drawn makes it feel almost alive. 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.
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