Guardhouse (La maison du garde)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

This image shows a view through densely packed dark trees with wispy branches and leaves, framing a scene that draws the eye toward a structure partially visible behind the foliage. The building with a peaked roof is subtly obscured, nestled amidst the trees. The scene is etched with intricate, fine lines and crosshatching, depicting a richly textured environment. The horizon is not distinctly visible, suggesting that the structure lies beyond the immediate tree line without a clear demarcation from the sky. The color palette is subdued, primarily utilizing black ink on a cream or light tan surface. The technique emphasizes intricate linework and shading to convey depth and texture, with the style focusing on the interplay between light and shadow among the trees.

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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

Q65214440

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