1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Viol Player (Le joueur de viole) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three people in a quiet, indoor setting. The person on the right plays a stringed instrument, their fingers pressing down on the strings. The two others watch closely, one resting their chin on their hand. The background has a tree branch with leaves, adding a touch of nature to the scene. The artist used fine lines to show details like the folds in the clothing and the texture of the instrument. The focus is on the moment, not the fancy setting. Next, check out how this was made using etching, drypoint.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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