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Fagot-cutter (Le coupeur de fagots)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a person using a sickle to harvest. The person is leaning forward, focusing on cutting something from a low surface. They are wearing a hat and simple clothing appropriate for manual labor. The drawing uses strong lines and hatching for texture and depth, especially on the clothing and body. The background includes a tree trunk and some vague landscape details, indicating a rural setting.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
2152 × 3599 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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