Landscape (Paysage)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a scene within a grove of trees from a ground-level viewpoint, depicting a tranquil setting. A figure is seated near the trunk of a tree, suggesting a moment of rest or contemplation. The background features a sloping horizon beyond the trees and sunlight filtering through. The artist uses cross-hatching for texture in the foliage, shadows, and the figure. This technique plays with light and shadow, adding depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, with varying shades of black on an off-white background, creating a classic and harmonious ambiance.

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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

Q65067525

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