Artwork
Fagot-makers (Les faiseurs de fagots)
Fagot-makers (Les faiseurs de fagots) 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
Fagot-makers (Les faiseurs de fagots) is an etching created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. The artist, originally from France, had settled in Britain by the time of its creation.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a rural scene in which a man and woman are gathering and bundling sticks. The figures are shown in a natural setting, surrounded by trees and foliage, and are engaged in everyday labor.
Technique & Style
The print features bold lines and shading in the foreground, creating texture and depth, while softer, feathery strokes are used to render the surrounding trees and foliage, conveying a sense of movement.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, known for his work in various mediums, was instrumental in reviving etching in Britain, where he taught after moving in 1863.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
