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Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated point. The terrain is gently undulating, stretching towards the horizon. The horizon is higher in the frame, with fields and clusters of trees diminishing in size as they recede into the distance. The drawing is detailed, with precise lines depicting trees and landscape texture. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of gray and the paper color. Detailed lines show the contours of the land and foliage close by, while the background becomes more sparse and abstract, creating a sense of depth.

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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

Q65067523

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