1874
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study of Two Figures Seated Side by Side is a 1874 chalk by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two seated figures drawn in red chalk. Their bodies are turned slightly away from each other, with one person’s back fully visible. The lines are loose and quick, leaving some areas lightly shaded while others are darker. The paper is warm-toned, and the figures look like they’re resting on a flat surface. The sketch feels more like a quick practice than a finished work. The artist used simple strokes to capture the shapes and movement of the figures. It’s all about the basic forms—no extra details or background. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next to see more works from this movement.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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