Man in Punt 

This etching by Alphonse Legros, a French artist known for his realistic and often somber depictions of rural life, depicts a man in a punt. The figure is shown from the waist down, bent over as if working. The artist's characteristic use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the rough surface of the boat and the surrounding foliage. The scene is bathed in a soft, diffused light, lending an atmosphere of quiet contemplation to the image. This work, typical of Legros's oeuvre, captures the essence of rural life and the quiet dignity of labor.