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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
- 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.