1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Manger (La creche) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two women in dark, flowing robes and head coverings. One holds a baby wrapped in cloth, while the other reaches toward them. The background is filled with tight, crisscrossed lines that make the scene feel heavy and textured. The artist used shading and lines to create depth, focusing on the women’s hands and the baby’s face. This kind of close-up detail was common in religious scenes from this time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Legros made prints with acid and needles.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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