This is a drawing of a scene depicting celestial figures interacting with people in a pastoral landscape. The upper left corner shows two floating celestial figures, one resembling a cherub, offering a wreath to figures on the ground. In the foreground, a group of people are engaged in activities within a rural setting surrounded by trees and rustic structures. In the background, two thatched-roof buildings are visible amidst foliage. The linework in the drawing is detailed, conveying movement through the gestures of the figures.
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This is a drawing of a scene depicting celestial figures interacting with people in a pastoral landscape. The upper left corner shows two floating celestial figures, one resembling a cherub, offering a wreath to figures on the ground. In the foreground, a group of people are engaged in activities within a rural setting surrounded by trees and rustic structures. In the background, two thatched-roof buildings are visible amidst foliage. The linework in the drawing is detailed, conveying movement through the gestures of the figures.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Allegory of the Peasant and Fortune (Le paysan et la fortune: Sujet allegorique)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
etching and drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.5430
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Tree
  • Cupid
  • Female figure
  • Building
  • Figures

NGA object ID 8352. 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.