The Cooper (Le tonnelier) 

The Cooper (Le tonnelier) is an etching by Alphonse Legros, known for his mastery of this technique. The artwork depicts a cooper, or barrel maker, working outside of his shop. Legros, known for his social realist themes, captures a moment of daily life in rural France, highlighting the physical labor and the humble setting of the cooper's trade. The etching's rich tonal contrasts and detailed lines create a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the tools and materials of the cooper's craft.