The Abbey Farm c. 1893

Alphonse Legros’s 1893 etching, *The Abbey Farm*, portrays a quaint rural scene. Legros was a renowned printmaker who specialized in etching and drypoint, and his work often depicted the simplicity of peasant life. In this print, a group of rustic structures nestle amidst a grove of trees, bathed in a soft, diffused light. The composition emphasizes the tranquility of the scene, suggesting a moment of peace and solitude. The delicate lines and subtle shading of Legros’s etching capture the beauty of the natural world with a sense of realism and intimacy.