1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Adoration of the Shepherds (L'adoration des bergers) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dimly lit room where a group of rough-looking people—some with beards and hats—crowd around a glowing figure on the ground. The walls are plain stone, and a wooden beam runs across the top. Outside the window, tiny angels float above a village with rooftops and trees. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in the clothes or the rough wood. The light comes from the figure on the floor, making the scene feel mysterious. Look up etching, drypoint to see how artists like this create deep, detailed 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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