The Milkmaid of Boulogne

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This is a drawing of a person leading a donkey laden with goods. The image depicts a scene with a donkey walking to the left side while being guided by an individual dressed in layered clothing. The donkey is burdened with sacks or baskets that are strapped to its back. The lines and shading are subtle and detailed, capturing the texture of the clothing and fur. The figure and the donkey are positioned on a lightly sketched landscape with a few hints of foliage to the right, suggesting a rural setting. The drawing's simplicity and detail suggest a narrative moment, with a sense of movement and purpose conveyed through the lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 25.9 x 36.5 cm (10 3/16 x 14 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5499


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: A. Legros

Wikidata ID

Q64534574

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