1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant Women of Boulogne (Paysannes des environs de Boulogne) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows three women in long dresses and head coverings, sitting in a row. The woman on the left looks down, while the woman on the right looks to her right. The women's clothing and head coverings suggest a rural or peasant setting. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a detailed and textured image. If you're interested in learning more about Romanticism, you might want to explore the work of 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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