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Centaur with Branches

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This is a drawing of a centaur resting against a tree in a forest landscape. The drawing depicts a centaur, which is half human and half horse, positioned reclining against a tree. The backdrop features a forested area with trees and detailed foliage. The composition is rich in texture, with fine lines that convey depth and detail.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and brown ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 32.9 x 44 cm (12 15/16 x 17 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.3.5511

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: AL

Wikidata ID

Q64534586

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