Landscape (Paysage)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a view from the base of a wooded area, looking upward through towering trees. The horizon is not visible, obscured by dense foliage and trees on both sides. In the distance, a building with a sloping roof is partially visible through the trees. The etching technique used intricate cross-hatching and fine lines to depict leaves, branches, and terrain. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown and black. Light and shadow play across the scene, adding depth and dimension.

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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

Q65214528

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