Artwork
Little Angler (Le petit pecheur a la ligne)
Little Angler (Le petit pecheur a la ligne) 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
Little Angler (Le petit pecheur a la ligne) is a 1874 drypoint print by Alphonse Legros, a French-born British artist. The work captures a serene moment of a young child fishing alone by a river.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a solitary child seated on a riverbank, absorbed in fishing. The tranquil scene, with swaying reeds and calm water, conveys a sense of peacefulness and simplicity.
Technique & Style
Executed in drypoint, the print features quick, loose lines and soft shapes, lacking sharp details. This approach, characteristic of rapid studies, imparts a distinctive scratchy texture due to the etching process.
History & Provenance
Created in 1874, the print reflects Legros's contribution to the revival of etching in Britain, a movement he supported through his teaching.
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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