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Peddler (Le colporteur)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with the horizon near the upper third of the composition. A lone figure is walking with a staff and wearing a broad-brimmed hat. Nearby, there are low bushes or plants. In the distance, there is a cluster of trees with detailed foliage. The image is in monochrome, emphasizing the detailed patterns and shadows, resembling an etching or a sketch approach.

Artwork Details

Medium
drypoint and etching?
Dimensions
3376 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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