The image portrays a group of seven men standing closely together within a confined space. They are all depicted from the waist up, facing various directions. The man on the far left has distinct facial features and is slightly positioned forward. He wears ornate garments with a detailed pattern and has short, rounded hair. The other men wear layers of clothing and various hat styles, suggesting historical fashion. They have a mix of bearded and clean-shaven faces and hold staffs or spears. The background is minimalistic with linear designs, resembling a decorative wall or structure.
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The image portrays a group of seven men standing closely together within a confined space. They are all depicted from the waist up, facing various directions. The man on the far left has distinct facial features and is slightly positioned forward. He wears ornate garments with a detailed pattern and has short, rounded hair. The other men wear layers of clothing and various hat styles, suggesting historical fashion. They have a mix of bearded and clean-shaven faces and hold staffs or spears. The background is minimalistic with linear designs, resembling a decorative wall or structure.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Archers (Les archers)

Alphonse Legros

Date
1862
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1952.10.50
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Costume
  • Hat
  • Weapons
  • Arrow
  • Figures

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