Artwork
The Night Crier
The Night Crier is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Night Crier is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an elderly man with a long white beard and unkempt hair, wearing a loose dark robe. His dynamic pose, with one hand adjusting his collar, conveys a sense of movement.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by rough, scratchy lines that evoke a sense of spontaneity. The use of black and white emphasizes shadows and texture, creating a raw, urgent feel.
Context
The Night Crier is associated with the Realism movement, which focused on everyday life and unidealized subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
