Supper of the Poor (Le souper chez misere)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows four individuals in a room, primarily focusing on their upper bodies as they gather around a table. Three of the individuals are seated, while one is leaning over the table, seemingly standing. Their facial expressions appear concentrated, with distinct features highlighted by the candlelight at the center of the table. Most of the individuals have short to medium-length hair, with one person wearing a headscarf. Their clothing appears simple and modest, suitable for a domestic setting. The table in front of them is plain, with a single lit candle casting light across the scene, and it is set with a few basic items. No jewelry is visible. The background reveals a rustic, wooden interior with visible beams and a rough-textured wall.

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Bibliography

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.

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Q65067369

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