Seks bondekoner i bøn på en efterårsmark 1907

"Seks bondekoner i bøn på en efterårsmark" (Six Peasant Women in Prayer in an Autumn Field), a 1907 drawing by Alphonse Legros, depicts a group of women cloaked in somber garments, kneeling in prayer against a backdrop of muted browns and grays. The women's faces are obscured by their hoods, emphasizing their humility and devotion. Legros, known for his poignant depictions of rural life, captures the solemnity of the scene, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and the cycle of nature. The drawing's muted palette and intimate scale create a mood of quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to consider the simplicity and beauty of rural life. This work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Legros' mastery of drawing and his ability to convey profound emotions through simple means.