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Fagot-cutter (Le coupeur de fagots)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a person working with a sickle. The image features a figure engaged in an agrarian task using a sickle. The figure is dressed in simple clothing and a hat, standing next to a tree with visible roots or branches. The drawing is composed with strong lines and hatching, emphasizing textures. The image is rendered in a monochrome scheme, focusing on contrast and form.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
2151 × 3588 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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