Artwork
Communion in the Church of Saint Medard (La communion dans l'eglise St.-Medard)
Communion in the Church of Saint Medard (La communion dans l'eglise St.-Medard) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Communion in the Church of Saint Medard is a 1874 print by Alphonse Legros, a French artist who later became influential in Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a quiet moment of communion between an elderly man and a young priest in a simple church interior, illuminated by light from tall stained glass windows.
Technique & Style
Legros used etching with aquatint to create soft, nuanced shadows, capturing an intimate atmosphere with simple lines and a warm tone.
History & Provenance
Legros created the work after relocating to Britain in 1863, where he contributed to the revival of etching.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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