"Breton Peasant" is a drypoint etching by Alphonse Legros that captures the dignified portrait of a rural subject from Brittany with characteristic restraint and formal simplicity. The work demonstrates Legros's mastery of the drypoint technique, employing selective incised lines to create subtle tonal gradations and a sense of sculptural form. As a celebrated printmaker of the 19th century, Legros used this medium to explore themes of labor and regional identity while establishing himself as a significant figure in the revival of traditional printmaking processes.