The House of the Well (La maison du puits)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This image shows a landscape scene. The viewpoint is at eye level, showing gently sloping terrain with a low horizon. A line of trees marks the horizon, blending into dense foliage that extends from left to right. The etching technique uses fine, linear brushstrokes to create texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic in varying shades of sepia. An indistinct figure is visible near some trees in the foreground. Hills and more trees can be seen in the background.

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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

Q65067626

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