1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Siesta of a Laborer (Sieste d'un ouvrier) is a 1888 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, depicting Drinking, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a worker resting in a quiet moment. The worker is lying down, eyes closed, in a peaceful pose. This painting is interesting because it shows a everyday scene, a moment of rest after hard work. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Legros use light and dark to create depth 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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