Farm on a Hillside in Sunlight (La ferme du coteau; Effet de soleil sur le coteau)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills or ridges viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is positioned towards the upper section with faint structures or formations in the sky. The artwork uses fine, detailed brushstrokes resembling etchings or cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with black and white shades emphasizing contrast. Various lines and marks suggest dense foliage in the foreground, while the background indicates a wider expanse. The scene conveys a serene beauty through meticulous line work and tonal gradations.

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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

Q65067465

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