Woman Seated against a Wall, Child with His Head in Her Lap (Femme assise, muraille au fond, enfant la tete dans son giron 

This etching by Alphonse Legros, "Woman Seated Against a Wall, Child with His Head in Her Lap," exemplifies the artist's interest in depicting social realism. The somber composition showcases a woman seated against a wall, her child resting their head in her lap. Legros's signature hatching technique creates a sense of depth and texture, conveying the subject's poverty and hardship. This work captures the essence of 19th-century Realism, focusing on the realities of everyday life for ordinary people.