In the Forest (Lisiere de foret)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image is an etching of a dense forest landscape viewed from ground level. The horizon is indistinct, with sparse trees and open land in the background. The trees are depicted with bending trunks and detailed branching and foliage. The artwork features cross-hatching and stippling for texture and shadows. The monochrome palette includes shades of black and gray, adding depth to the scene. Closest to the viewer are thick tree trunks and undergrowth, leading to a lighter area in the distance, possibly indicating a clearing.

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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

Q65214450

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