Death and the Woodcutter, 4th plate (La Mort et le bûcheron)

late 19th century

Alphonse Legros

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Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This is a drawing of two figures in a woodland setting. One figure is sitting on the ground holding a bundle of sticks and a sickle, while the other is leaning against a tree with a scythe nearby. The forest environment is detailed with trees and foliage, depicted using intricate linework to show texture and depth. The drawing evokes a dramatic and intense mood through shading and line intensity. The level of detail in the drawing suggests technical skill and attention to realism.

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1923

  • A Catalogue of the Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Professor Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) In the Collection of Frank E. Bliss. Preface by Campbell Dodgson. London: Privately printed, 1923: no. 213, iv/iv?


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