1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peddler (Le colporteur) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a person walking through a wooded area, carrying a bundle on their back. The trees are drawn with quick, sketchy lines that make them look rough and alive. The ground has scattered branches and uneven terrain, and the person’s clothes are simple, with a hat pulled low. The artist focused on movement and nature’s wild feel. The lines are loose and energetic, almost like scribbles—this was likely done fast, maybe outside. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use metal plates and acid to create these kinds of 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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