Vagabonds of Montrouge (Les vagabonds de Montrouge)
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men walking together in a rural area. One wears a tall hat and carries a bundle on his back, while the other leans on a stick. Behind them, a broken cart lies on its side in a field of dry grass and scattered sticks. The artist used fine lines to show texture—like the rough ground and the men’s clothes. This style was common in etchings, where ink is scratched into metal plates. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Legros made detailed prints.
