1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Horse-driven Mill (Le manege) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a horse turning a large wooden wheel, likely for grinding grain. Three people stand nearby—one holds a long pole, another leans on a bucket, and a third sits on a stool. The scene is dark and textured, with sharp lines and heavy shading. The horse’s harness looks heavy, and the wheel’s chains hang loose. The title *Le Manege* hints this is about work, not play. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Legros made prints like this.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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