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Peasant in a Round Hat (Paysan avec chapeau rond), by Alphonse Legros, ink, 1874

Peasant in a Round Hat (Paysan avec chapeau rond)

Alphonse Legros

1874

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

Peasant in a Round Hat (Paysan avec chapeau rond) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Alphonse Legros
When & what style?
1874 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a man's face, looking down and slightly to the right. He's wearing a round hat with a wide brim, and his long hair is visible underneath. His face is lined, and his expression is serious. The man's features are detailed, with deep lines etched into his face. His eyes are cast downward, and his eyebrows are furrowed. The hat and hair frame his face, drawing attention to his features. The etching is a portrait of a peasant, and it's held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. If you want to see more works like this, check out the artist, Legros, Alphonse.

About the artist

Portrait of Alphonse Legros
Artist

Alphonse Legros

Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.

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