Young Peasant Seated in a Church (Jeune paysanne assise dans une eglise) by Alphonse Legros

Young Peasant Seated in a Church (Jeune paysanne assise dans une eglise) 

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amateur sketch

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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portrait drawing

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pencil work

"Young Peasant Seated in a Church" is a print by the French artist Alphonse Legros, who was a prominent figure in the Realist movement. The etching captures a solitary figure of a peasant woman, draped in a shawl, seated in a church, which is suggested by the architectural details in the background. Legros's work is known for its stark and often melancholic portrayal of rural life, emphasizing the simplicity and humility of the subject. The woman's posture and the subtle details of the print create a sense of quiet contemplation and introspection.

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