Along the Marne (Sur la Marne)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a landscape with trees and thick vegetation. A tall tree is prominent on the left side. The horizon is subtle, created by the transition from foliage to the open sky. The landscape slopes gently upwards towards the center and right. The etching technique uses crosshatched lines for texture. The monochromatic palette includes shades of sepia or black and white, giving an antique feel. The lines represent underbrush and ground detail in the foreground, while trees in the distance are less detailed.

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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

Q65214486

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