Hovel on a Hillside (Masure sur la colline)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image features a thatched-roof structure on the right side, with a low horizon and a spacious landscape stretching into the distance. Detailed etching highlights textures of the roof, bushes, and a tree near the structure. The style includes delicate lines emphasizing structural details. The color palette is monochromatic, using sepia and black shades for a timeless look. In the background, an open field is visible to the left, with subtle markings suggesting vegetation or terrain. The sky is vast and lightly etched, complementing the serene atmosphere.

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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

Q65214526

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