Edge of a Wood (Lisiere de bois)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a view from within a densely wooded area looking towards an opening in the distance. The horizon is high, marked by the light sky seen through the dense foliage, forming a natural archway effect with trees on each side. The etching technique includes intricate cross-hatching visible in the texture of the leaves and tree trunks. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of black and grey to accentuate the contrast between the dark trees and light sky. The composition narrows from the dark, textured foreground to a lighter area in the middle, opening up to a brighter expanse in the distance.

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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

Q65214474

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