Top of the Hill (Le haut de la colline)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image displays a landscape from an elevated point of view. The horizon shows rolling hills reaching into the distance, with faint outlines of mountains visible. A large tree is depicted on the right with detailed etching emphasizing the texture of bark and leaves. Linear brushstrokes capture the landscape and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with a sepia tone, creating a serene atmosphere. Gentle hills and trees are visible in the distance under a calm, overcast sky.

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Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1971

  • The Influence of Rembrandt on Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Landscape Prints, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1971, no cat.

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

Q65214456

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