Ruins of a Chateau (Les ruines du chateau)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a natural landscape with an old, crumbling building partially covered by foliage. The horizon is rocky, with hills rising behind the ruins. The sky has sweeping lines indicating clouds. The etching lines are textured, with dense cross-hatching and contour-hatching depicting shadows and form. The color palette is limited to sepia tones, creating a chiaroscuro effect. On the right, a tree frames the scene with intricate leaf patterns.

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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

Q65214556

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