Corner of a Wood (Coin d'un bois)

1877/1887

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows an etching of a view from under a canopy of large trees, with their trunks visible along the left-hand side. In the distance, there are gently rolling hills and lightly sketched trees. The etching technique uses fine lines and cross-hatching to create texture and depth, capturing the leaves of the trees and landscape details. The color palette is monochromatic with deep blacks and soft grays, with light and shadow enhancing forms. The land extends towards the horizon, meeting a softly rendered sky.

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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

Q65565218

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