Return from the Woods (Le retour du bois) 

"Return from the Woods" is an etching by the French artist Alphonse Legros. The piece depicts a lone, weary figure returning home from the woods, possibly a hunter or woodcutter, clutching a staff and carrying a bag or pack. The figure’s body language suggests exhaustion, and the distant village in the background hints at the journey’s end. Legros’s work is known for its stark realism and often depicts subjects of the working class or rural life. This etching exemplifies his characteristic style, emphasizing detailed, expressive lines and a sense of melancholy.