1864
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Bass Player (Le Jouer de Contre-Basse) is a 1864 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a person playing a large stringed instrument, likely a double bass. The lines are loose and quick, focusing on the hands and the instrument. The person’s face is turned slightly away, and the clothing looks simple, with no fancy details. The drawing feels alive, with rough strokes that capture movement. It’s not a polished finish—just a quick study of someone playing music. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to create prints like this.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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