Monks at Church (Les moines a l'eglise)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a group of five men seated closely together in front of an object. Each man has a contemplative expression. The central figure appears older with prominent features and shoulder-length hair. The others have varying degrees of balding and wear loose garments resembling robes. One man in the foreground appears to look over the central figure's shoulder. In the background, architectural elements are visible. The artwork is rendered in a linear, crosshatched style typical of etchings, focusing on line work.

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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.

Wikidata ID

Q65214230

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