1874
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rest is a 1874 chalk by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet, hazy landscape with two resting figures under a tree. The scene is soft and sketchy, made with red chalk that gives everything a warm, earthy tone. Branches twist around the people, and the ground looks uneven, like a real forest floor. The artist focused on light and shadow to create depth, even though it’s just a sketch. The figures seem peaceful, almost lost in the scene. Next, look up Romanticism to see how artists used nature and emotion in their work.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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