Finding the Sheep (Le mouton retrouve) 

Alphonse Legros's etching, "Finding the Sheep (Le mouton retrouve)," is a poignant portrayal of a shepherd tending to his flock. The image is dominated by a lone figure kneeling beside a sheep, seemingly lost in a moment of quiet contemplation. The sparsely detailed landscape, with its distant trees and a low stone wall, creates a sense of isolation, enhancing the focus on the shepherd and his animal companion. This etching is a classic example of Legros's masterful use of line and tone to capture a fleeting moment of rural life.