Peasant Women from Near Boulogne 1873

"Peasant Women from Near Boulogne" is an etching created in 1873 by the French artist Alphonse Legros. It depicts two women, possibly sisters or close friends, sitting quietly in a room, their simple clothing and subdued expressions highlighting their humble lives. The artist's meticulous hatching technique and attention to detail create a sense of realism and pathos, capturing the dignity and resilience of working-class people. The print, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, is considered a masterpiece of Legros's later style, marked by social realism and a deep engagement with the lives of ordinary people.