Artwork
Poor Man (Pauvre homme)
Poor Man (Pauvre homme) 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
Alphonse Legros, a French artist who became a British citizen, created 'Poor Man (Pauvre homme)' in 1874. The work is a print made using drypoint and possibly etching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an elderly figure, alone and dressed in modest clothing, conveying a sense of tiredness and hardship. The subject's slumped posture and heavy coat evoke a feeling of weariness.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by rough, scratchy lines that create a dark and uneven texture, achieved through the use of drypoint and possibly etching. The technique leaves behind tiny marks, giving the image a raw and emotional quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
