Who painted Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs)?

Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs)?

Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs)?

Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs)

Alphonse Legros , 1874

Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs) 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

Egg-sellers, 2nd plate (Les marchandes d'oeufs) is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874 using etching and drypoint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women in heavy cloaks selling eggs, their faces obscured by hoods. The scene focuses on the women's tired postures, set against a simple background of a rough wall with wooden planks.

Technique & Style

Legros employed sharp lines to convey the texture of the women's clothing and the eggshells, characteristic of his detailed and tonal graphic style. The use of etching and drypoint allowed for the creation of these precise lines and textures.

History & Provenance

Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, created this work after settling in London in 1863. He was influential in reviving etching in Britain through his teaching and practice across various mediums.