Banks of the Yanne (Les Bord de la Yanne)

late 19th century

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated vantage point. The horizon is visible near the top of the image, emphasizing the vastness of the terrain. The sky and land blend seamlessly at the horizon, with no distinct structures in sight. Delicate cross-hatching is used to create shades and textures, with a monochromatic color palette of soft greys and whites. Sparse bushes are depicted in the foreground, with denser vegetation further away, leading to the open landscape in the distance. The linework captures the natural textures of the earth and greenery, resulting in a serene and detailed scene.

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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: no. 311, ii/ii?


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