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Fagot-makers (Les faiseurs de fagots)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a rustic outdoor scene depicting a figure collecting or chopping wood. The drawing shows a figure in a bent posture holding a tool, likely for cutting or gathering wood. Another figure is standing upright, holding a bundle of sticks or branches. The background includes more bundles of wood and what seems to be a tree trunk, giving context to the rural working environment. The lines are delicate and detailed, showing the texture of the wood and clothing folds. The composition is simple yet effective in conveying manual labor and the essence of the natural surroundings.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3421 × 4947 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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