Return of the Fagot-gatherer, 2nd plate (Le retour du fagotier)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills. The horizon is high in the image, showcasing a small, rustic house partially hidden by trees. The scene is depicted with textured brushstrokes, mainly in the foliage and figure. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and sepia. In the foreground, a figure is carrying a bundle of sticks along a path.