"A Gust of Wind" by Alphonse Legros is a drypoint print that captures the dynamic effects of wind on figures and drapery through the artist's skilled use of line and tone. Legros, a 19th century French etcher and printmaker, employs the drypoint technique to create rich, velvety blacks and expressive mark-making that convey movement and atmospheric drama. The work exemplifies Legros's mastery of intaglio processes and his interest in depicting natural forces and their impact on the human form.