Charity (La charite)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This is a drawing of a seated person with a bowl and two individuals standing nearby. The image depicts a scene where a person is seated on the ground, holding a bowl in their hand, with two staffs resting beside them. The person appears to be wearing old and tattered clothing. Two individuals stand in front of the seated figure; both are draped in cloaks, and one is holding something in their hand. The background includes an architectural element, possibly a large column or wall. The drawing uses detailed line work to convey texture and suggests a narrative of charity or social interaction.

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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

Q65214411

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