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Siesta of a Laborer (Sieste d'un Ouvrier)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated person leaning forward with their upper body resting on a table. Their head is down, resting on crossed arms. Facial features are not visible. The person has short tousled hair, wearing a shirt with rolled-up sleeves and pants with crisscross lace pattern along the calf area. A chair is partly visible beneath and to the side of the table. On the table, there is a large mug or tankard and a hat placed beside it. The background consists of simple, straight-lined patterns indicating shading or texture, lacking other details or scenery.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
drypoint with etching
Dimensions
2742 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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