Spring (Le printemps)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a pastoral view from an elevated angle, showing a group of figures relaxing on a grassy hillside. A woman sits with her back turned, accompanied by a cherubic figure. A man reclines nearby, while to the right, a woman and a child interact. Trees populate the horizon, suggesting rolling hills stretching beyond. The artwork features detailed etching techniques with a monochromatic sepia color palette. Other figures can be seen in the background, adding to the scene's continuity.

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Bibliography

1923

  • A Catalogue of the Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Professor Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) In the Collection of Frank E. Bliss. Preface by Campbell Dodgson. London: Privately printed, 1923.

Wikidata ID

Q65214609

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