Alphonse Legros: Bridging Realism and Etching Revival Early Life & Training Artistic Development & Influences The British Etching Scene Notable Works & Legacy Early Life & Training Alphonse Legros was born in Dijon, France, on May 8th, 1837, into a modest family. His father, an accountant, instilled in him a disciplined approach to life and learning—a characteristic that would permeate his artistic endeavors throughout his career. From childhood, Legros possessed a keen fascination with the landscapes surrounding his hometown, particularly the rural vistas of Véronnes, wh…