Brick-works (La Briqueterie) 

Alphonse Legros’s “Brick-works (La Briqueterie)” is a powerful black and white etching that captures the stark beauty of a rural scene. The image depicts a brickworks, likely a factory, with the building's roof torn off, revealing the skeletal structure within. This suggests a sense of decay and abandonment. The landscape is dominated by a hill that is drawn using a series of parallel lines, creating a sense of depth and texture. The use of shading and lines emphasizes the contrast between light and dark, creating a strong sense of atmosphere. In the background, two bare trees stand starkly against the sky, adding to the overall feeling of desolation.