Salmon Fisher (Le pecheur du saumon)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a landscape viewed from ground level. The horizon is low, with trees and sky dominating the upper half. Tall, slender trees with intricate branches and foliage frame the scene. The artist used delicate, curving lines to depict texture. Brushwork is denser in the foreground and leads to a more open middle area. In the distance, subtle lines suggest low hills or a field under a gentle sky. The color palette is subdued, primarily sepia tones. A small figure on the right appears to be examining one of the trees, adding a focal point.

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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

Q65067589

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