1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Squaring Logs (Homme que fend des buches) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a man engaged in the physical labor of splitting logs, set against a serene backdrop of trees. The artist's use of drypoint and brown ink imbues the scene with a sense of warmth and texture. In the foreground, the man is shown bent over, his body language conveying a sense of effort and dedication to his task. The surrounding trees, rendered in soft, feathery lines, provide a striking contrast to the ruggedness of the logs and the man's labor. The etching's focus on the everyday, mundane task of splitting logs invites the viewer to reflect on the beauty and dignity of manual labor. For more on the artist who created this piece, look up Legros, Alphonse.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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