Travelers Resting (Les voyageurs fatigues)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a sketch from a slightly elevated viewpoint, showcasing a serene scene where two figures are resting against an incline. There is no defined horizon, with the focus on the immediate landscape and individuals. The sketch features flowing brushstrokes defining the shapes of the figures and the natural environment around them, such as a large tree on the right and foliage. The color palette is monochrome in shades of brown on paper, with dark ink lines emphasizing the figures and textures in the 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.

Wikidata ID

Q65067330

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