1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Night Crier (Le crieur de nuit) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a man with a white beard and hair, wearing a dark robe with a white collar. His right hand is raised to his chest, and his gaze is directed upwards. The background of the image is dark, with visible cross-hatching lines that suggest a sense of texture and depth. The overall effect is one of dramatic lighting, with the man's face and hand illuminated against the dark backdrop. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of tension and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the man's face and hand. For more information on this artist, explore the works of Legros, Alphonse.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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