1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Monks Chopping Wood (Les moines bucherons) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three robed figures in a wooded area. Two men are chopping logs with axes while a third, smaller figure watches nearby. The trees are drawn with thick, tangled lines, and the ground looks rough with scattered leaves and branches. The artist used shading to show texture in the bark and fabric, making everything feel solid. The scene looks quiet but busy, with the monks working together in nature. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Legros create detailed prints.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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