1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Poor Man (Pauvre homme) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a person slumped over, their head resting on one hand. Their body is wrapped in a heavy coat, and their posture looks tired. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving the whole scene a dark, uneven feel. The artist used a technique that leaves behind lots of tiny marks, almost like scratching into the surface. This makes the image feel raw and emotional. Want to know more? Check out etching to see how artists create these kinds of textures.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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