Artwork
Woman of the Marketplace (Femme du marche)
Woman of the Marketplace (Femme du marche) 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
Woman of the Marketplace (Femme du marché) is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874, combining etching and drypoint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a marketplace, wearing a long robe and head covering, and carrying a basket of produce. Her hunched posture and busy hands convey a sense of everyday activity.
Technique & Style
Legros employed loose, expressive lines to capture the movement and texture of the subject's clothing and the basket. Shading adds depth, particularly in the folds of the robe and the basket's texture, creating a sense of form.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist, created this work after relocating to London in 1863, where he contributed to the revival of etching in Britain.
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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