Who painted The Cooper (Le tonnelier)?

The Cooper (Le tonnelier) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see The Cooper (Le tonnelier)?

The Cooper (Le tonnelier) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Cooper (Le tonnelier)?

The Cooper (Le tonnelier) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

The Cooper (Le tonnelier)

Alphonse Legros , 1874

The Cooper (Le tonnelier) 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

The Cooper (Le tonnelier) is an etching created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. Legros was a French-born artist who later became a British citizen and was known for his work in various mediums, including printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a cooper at work outside a small wooden hut, surrounded by trees and bushes. The scene conveys a sense of quiet, rustic labor, reflecting Legros's interest in craftsmen and laborers as subjects.

Technique & Style

Legros employed quick, sketchy lines to convey movement and texture, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The etching technique, which involves using acid and ink, allowed for rich, detailed renderings of the scene, capturing the roughness of the ground and the wood grain of the hut and barrel.