1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Siesta of a Laborer (Sieste d'un Ouvrier) is a 1888 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a man sitting at a table, resting his head on his arms. He is dressed in simple, loose-fitting clothing and has a hat beside him. The table has a small object on it, possibly a cup or a bowl. The background is plain, with some diagonal lines suggesting a wall or a curtain. The man's pose conveys a sense of exhaustion or relaxation, and the simple setting emphasizes the quiet, intimate nature of the scene. The artist's use of drypoint and etching creates a detailed, textured image with deep shadows and subtle contrasts. The painting's focus on a everyday moment and its use of realistic techniques make it a good example of the Realism movement. For more information on this style, look up Realism.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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