Young Peasant (Jeune paysanne) 1904

"Young Peasant (Jeune paysanne)" is a 1904 drawing by the French artist Alphonse Legros (1837-1911). The work depicts the head and shoulders of a young peasant boy, rendered in red chalk. The subject's simple clothing and solemn gaze suggest a focus on realistic portrayal and social observation, hallmarks of Legros's realist style. This delicate study exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subject through precise linework and subtle shading.