The Tinker
1874
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1874
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a tinker, or traveling mender, sitting by the roadside. His tools are open in front of him. A small dog rests beside him. The light hits the man’s face and tools just right. Legros painted real people, not fancy subjects. This man looks tired but patient. The artist knew hard work firsthand. He moved to London and became a teacher. Look up Legros, Alphonse.
