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Horse-driven Mill (Le manege)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a horse moving in a circular motion around a wooden post with a supporting structure. Three figures, who appear to be monks, are engaged in various tasks nearby. In the background, there is a slightly hilly landscape with a solitary shrub or small tree. The etching style features intricate crosshatch lines in shades of sepia and brown.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1869
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4624 × 3476 px
Public Domain
Yes
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