1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant Woman of Boulogne (Paysanne des environs de Boulogne dite La femme au panier) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman in a dark dress and head covering, holding a basket in front of her. She is sitting in a dark room with a stone wall behind her. The woman's face is turned to the side, and her eyes are cast downward. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, holding the handle of the basket. The basket is made of wicker and has a lid on top. The overall mood of the etching is one of quiet contemplation. The woman's pose and expression suggest that she is lost in thought, and the dark surroundings add to the sense of introspection. 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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