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Ur galleriets perspektiv är Alphonse Legross mest kända målning Women in Prayer (1888), vars original hänger på Tate Gallery i London. Portrait of Edouard Manet (1863) och L'Angelus (1859) fullbordar trion som alla känner igen. Av de 73 verk av Alphonse Legros i vår katalog presenterar galleriet nedan de 65 mest kända, var och en som ett original med sitt år, sitt museum och vad som gör det unikt.
Alphonse Legros's “Women in Prayer” isn’t merely a depiction of a religious scene; it’s an invitation to contemplate the quiet power of devotion. Painted in 1888, this oil on canvas transports us to a dimly lit interior space – likely a church or chapel – where nine women are immersed in prayer. The work immediately establishes a mood of solemnity and introspection, achieved through Legros's masterful manipulation of light, tone,…
In this 1863 portrait, we find ourselves in a quiet, intimate space with Edouard Manet. He sits in a wooden armchair, his body relaxed yet his posture suggesting a deep, internal contemplation. There is a certain gravity to his presence, a weight that comes from the way he rests his head against his hand, lost in thought. The composition is deliberate, placing him slightly off-center to create a sense of…
In 1859, Alphonse Legros painted L'Angelus, a work that captures a quiet pause in the rhythm of labor. The scene focuses on a group of peasants caught in a moment of prayer. They exist within the heavy, still air of their daily lives, their bodies bowed in a shared act of devotion. This depiction of the working class avoids the grand or the theatrical, choosing instead to find weight in…
The Lectern is an oil painting by Alphonse Legros, created about 1865. The work depicts four male figures dressed in religious attire during a moment of liturgical solemnity. The scene captures a religious ceremony, likely a Mass or a formal reading, within a quiet and focused setting. The composition centers on the interaction between the clerics as they participate in the ritual.
The Baptism is an oil painting on canvas by Alphonse Legros. Created about 1869, the work depicts a scene within a dimly lit, gothic-style church. Three women are positioned around an infant, with the central figure holding the baby. To the left, a statue of a saint is visible against the architectural backdrop. The setting is defined by arches and columns that frame the figures.
In the quiet, shadowed corners of a dimly lit interior, three men gather for a meal. This is Le Repas des Pauvres, a work by Alphonse Legros. The scene unfolds around a rectangular table, where the simple presence of bowls and single glasses speaks to a life of profound modesty. There is a heavy, somber weight to the air as the figures occupy their shallow space, their worn clothing and…
In The Geography Lesson, Alphonse Legros captures a quiet moment of instruction. The scene is set within a classroom where a female teacher gestures toward a large terrestrial globe. Around her, six young girls gather in a tight semi-circle. They lean inward, their gazes fixed upon the sphere. This shared focus creates a sense of stillness. The air in the room feels heavy with the weight of learning.
The Portrait of a Woman by Alphonse Legros captures a single female figure in a moment of quietude. This profile portrait, rendered in oil, presents the subject looking toward the left edge of the frame. The artist, Alphonse Legros, focuses on the contours of the face and the texture of the hair, creating a sense of stillness. It is a study of a person caught in a private, contemplative gaze.
Alphonse Legros' "The Reverend Robert Burn," painted in 1880, is more than just a portrait; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of Victorian sensibilities and the quiet contemplation of a man steeped in faith. This oil-on-canvas work, currently residing within The Fitzwilliam Museum’s collection, offers a glimpse into a bygone era – an era defined by meticulous detail, restrained emotion, and a profound respect for tradition. Legros, a French-British artist who…
Cupid and Psyche, an 1867 oil on canvas, is a history painting by Alphonse Legros. The work draws its narrative from the classical traditions of Greek mythology and Ancient Roman literature. It captures a specific moment of intimacy between the two mythological figures, set within a serene outdoor environment.
Interior with an Organist and a Procession1865 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
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William Cosens Way (1833–1905)1862
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Rehearsing the Service1870 · Tate Gallery
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The Pilgrimage1871
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Sir Edward Burne Jones (1833–1898), ARA1869
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The Communion1865
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The Sermon1871 · Scottish National Gallery
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Centaur Woman1911
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Portrait of a Woman1875 · National Gallery of Art
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The Tinker1874
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Tired Wanderer1878
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Blessing the Sea1872
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Portrait of Léon Gambetta1875
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Head of a Man Looking Upwards and Sideways1877
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Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881), Historian and Essayist1877 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Study of a Head1878 · Walker Art Gallery
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Saint Jerome1881 · Manchester Art Gallery
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John Gray1883
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Alexander Walker, LLD1880
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Head of an Old Man1881 · Manchester Art Gallery
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J. Dove Wilson (1833–1908), LLD1882
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Sir Edward Coley Burne Jones (1833–1898)1879
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Portrait of a Lady1879 · Sunderland Museum - Winter Gardens
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Robert Browning (1812–1889)1879
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Thomas Dixon (1831–1880)1879 · Sunderland Museum - Winter Gardens
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Professor John Marshall (1818–1891), FRS, Surgeon1879
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Thomas Huxley (1825–1895), FRS1880
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George Wallis (1811–1891), FSA, Keeper of the Art Collections in the South Kensington Museum (1863–1891)1891
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An Approaching Storm1897
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Head of a Man with Upturned EyesNational Gallery of Art
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The Confession
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Thomas Woolner
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Le CalvaireMusée d'Orsay
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Le Christ mort
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Study of a Head
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Léon GambettaMusée d'Orsay
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UNE AMENDE HONORABLEMusée d'Orsay
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Charles G. Milnes Gaskell, Chairman of the County Council of the West Riding of Yorkshire (1893–1910)Wakefield County Hall
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Landscape with a Stream and Hills1882 · Victoria and Albert Museum
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Landscape with a Road over a Hill1885 · Victoria and Albert Museum
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Interior of a Church with kneeling Figures1865 · Ashmolean Museum
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Interior with an Organist and a Procession1865 · Ashmolean Museum
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A May Service for Young Women1868 · Victoria and Albert Museum
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Hilly Landscape1876 · Victoria and Albert Museum
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Portrait of an Old ManNational Gallery of Art
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Memory Copy of Holbein's ErasmusNational Gallery of Art
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Landscape
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John Bolton, Kendal Town Clerk
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Thomas Woolner
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Portrait of a Gentleman
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John Polson, EsqPaisley Art Institute Collection
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Portrait of a Gentleman
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John Bolton, Kendal Town Clerk (1832–1874)Kendal Town Hall
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Interior with an Organist and three FiguresThe Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
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The Tinker
De fyra motiv som återkommer oftast i dessa originalverk, var och ett med sitt främsta exempel.
De 8 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.
| Museum | Stad | Verk av Alphonse Legros | Målningar från denna lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 4 | Portrait of a Woman, Head of a Man with Upturned Eyes, Portrait of an Old Man |
 Victoria and Albert Museum |
London | 4 | Landscape with a Stream and Hills, Landscape with a Road over a Hill, A May Service for Young Women |
 Tate Gallery |
London | 3 | Women in Prayer, Cupid and Psyche, Rehearsing the Service |
 Petit Palais |
Paris | 3 | Portrait of Edouard Manet, The Lectern, Portrait of a Woman |
 Musée d'Orsay |
Paris | 3 | Le Calvaire, Léon Gambetta, UNE AMENDE HONORABLE |
 The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology |
Oxford | 2 | Interior with an Organist and a Procession, Interior with an Organist and three Figures |
 Manchester Art Gallery |
Manchester | 2 | Saint Jerome, Head of an Old Man |
 Sunderland Museum - Winter Gardens |
Sunderland | 2 | Portrait of a Lady, Thomas Dixon (1831–1880) |
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In 1859, Alphonse Legros painted L'Angelus, a work that captures a quiet pause in the rhythm of labor. The scene focuses on a group of peasants caught in a moment of prayer. They exist within the heavy, still air of their daily lives, their bodies bowed in a shared act of devotion. This depiction of the working class avoids the grand or the theatrical, choosing instead to find weight in…
In this 1863 portrait, we find ourselves in a quiet, intimate space with Edouard Manet. He sits in a wooden armchair, his body relaxed yet his posture suggesting a deep, internal contemplation. There is a certain gravity to his presence, a weight that comes from the way he rests his head against his hand, lost in thought. The composition is deliberate, placing him slightly off-center to create a sense of…
In the quiet, shadowed corners of a dimly lit interior, three men gather for a meal. This is Le Repas des Pauvres, a work by Alphonse Legros. The scene unfolds around a rectangular table, where the simple presence of bowls and single glasses speaks to a life of profound modesty. There is a heavy, somber weight to the air as the figures occupy their shallow space, their worn clothing and…
Alphonse Legros's “Women in Prayer” isn’t merely a depiction of a religious scene; it’s an invitation to contemplate the quiet power of devotion. Painted in 1888, this oil on canvas transports us to a dimly lit interior space – likely a church or chapel – where nine women are immersed in prayer. The work immediately establishes a mood of solemnity and introspection, achieved through Legros's masterful manipulation of light, tone,…
In the delicate interplay of light and shadow within Alphonse Legros’s 1911 masterpiece, Centaur Woman, we find ourselves transported to a realm where the boundaries between the human and the animalistic dissolve into a singular, poetic vision. The painting presents a breathtakingly intimate scene: a woman, draped in nothing but the soft glow of natural light, rests her arms tenderly upon the neck of a creature that defies simple classification.…
Women in Prayer (1888), Tate Gallery, London. Portrait of Edouard Manet (1863) och L'Angelus (1859) följer efter.
51 år gammal: Women in Prayer är från 1888, och Alphonse Legros föddes 1837.
Women in Prayer, Portrait of Edouard Manet, L'Angelus, The Lectern, The Baptism, Le Repas des Pauvres, The Geography Lesson, Portrait of a Woman, The Reverend Robert Burn och Cupid and Psyche. Rankingen ovan visar varje verks årtal och museum.
Vår katalog innehåller 73 verk av Alphonse Legros, daterade från 1859 till 1911.
Främst i National Gallery of Art (Washington), Victoria and Albert Museum (London) och Tate Gallery (London). Museitabellen ovan listar alla.
Under 1870s: 19 av de 65 verk som finns på denna sida skapades då, varav Le Repas des Pauvres.
På den här sidan är det tidigaste L'Angelus (1859) och det senaste Centaur Woman (1911).
Landscape (5), Portrait (4) och Church interior (4), fördelat på 65 verk på denna sida.
Oil On Canvas, för 12 av de 65 verk som finns på denna sida.
Contemporary realism, om man dömer efter originalen på denna sida.
Portrait of a Woman, Head of a Man with Upturned Eyes och Portrait of an Old Man: National Gallery of Art, Washington har 4 av verken på denna sida.
