Roman Ruin (Ruine romaine)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is low in the image, showing a wide expanse of sky. On the horizon, there are outlines of distant trees and a building. The style shows delicate, detailed linework resembling an etching, with fine lines and hatching creating texture and depth. The color palette is primarily monochrome, emphasizing the etching technique. Closest to us is a large, arched stone formation, likely an ancient structure, with overgrown vegetation indicated by dense cross-hatching. Beyond this, the landscape lightens in tone as it recedes towards the horizon.

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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

Q65067514

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