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This is a drawing of a group gathering near a crucifix. Figures are depicted in a contemplative or mourning state. The drawing is executed in soft, muted tones with a significant use of brown. The crucifix stands prominently above them.
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This is a drawing of a group gathering near a crucifix. Figures are depicted in a contemplative or mourning state. The drawing is executed in soft, muted tones with a significant use of brown. The crucifix stands prominently above them.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

At the Foot of the Cross

Alphonse Legros

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 25.3 x 29.6 cm (9 15/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1946.4.3
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • forms of worship
  • religious
Inscription

in later hand, center verso in graphite: A. Legros / Au pied de la Croix / (CJ Knolwes collection); lower left verso: 24 (encircled)

NGA object ID 32645. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.