Return of the Peasants

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This is a drawing of a group of people and horses forming a caravan. The scene depicts several figures and horses journeying together. The figures are sketched with detailed attention to their attire and gestures, showing hunched postures and carrying heavy loads. A horse in the center carries a pack. The background suggests a landscape setting, possibly rural. Soft pencil strokes and fine lines create a sense of texture and depth in the drawing.

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lower left in graphite: A. Legros; in later hand, lower right:Le retour des paysans; across center verso: A. Legros / Le reto ur des paysans / (C.J. Knowles collection) / 43

Wikidata ID

Q64534645

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