1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Return to the Farm (Le retour a la ferme) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet farm scene with three people in the foreground. One person is sitting on a rock, another leans on a walking stick, and the third stands nearby, all dressed in simple clothes. Behind them, a lush forest fills the middle of the picture, with tall trees and dense bushes. In the distance, a small village sits along a river, with a bridge and a few buildings barely visible. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the trees look almost three-dimensional. The people seem tired but peaceful, like they’ve just come home after a long day. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create depth with just ink and lines.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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