1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Monk Playing the Organ in Church (Moine jouant de l'orgue a l'eglise) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a monk sitting at an organ, playing it. The monk is wearing a simple robe and has a solemn expression on his face. He is surrounded by a group of people who are watching him play. The scene is set in a church, with a large window in the background that lets in a lot of light. The atmosphere is peaceful and contemplative, with the monk's music filling the air. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore 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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