Sleeping Shepherd (Le repos du berger)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows an etching of a landscape with a reclining figure on rocky terrain. The figure, dressed in rustic attire and a hat, is on the right. In the background, there are trees and a fortified structure with towers and walls on the left. The sky is minimally depicted with fine lines suggesting clouds. The artwork is detailed with cross-hatching and flowing lines defining the elements. The color palette is limited to sepia and black, typical of an etching.

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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

Q65214277

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