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Woodcutters, 3rd plate (Les bucherons)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures working with tools in a forested area. The setting is a wooded scene with large trees. The figures are depicted with intricate lines, conveying movement and effort as they handle tools, possibly for chopping or handling wood. The detailing includes shading and textural lines that form the contours of the bodies and the surrounding trees. The posture and positioning of the figures suggest a sense of laborious work amidst a natural backdrop, capturing a moment of manual toil with a dynamic interplay of light and shadow across the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching in dark brown ink
Dimensions
3532 × 4769 px
Public Domain
Yes
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