Farm on a Hill (La ferme sur la colline)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The landscape is viewed from a slightly elevated position, showing a scene that extends into the distance. The horizon is blended with foliage and the rooftop of a building obscured by trees. A structure, possibly a house or villa, is surrounded by lush vegetation in shades of dark and light browns and blacks. The artwork features fine etching techniques with cross-hatching for texture and depth, particularly in the foliage and shadows. Details of shrubs and ground foliage are visible in the shadows, while lines soften in the distance towards the building. The color palette is monochromatic, contrasting etched areas with lighter surfaces for visual impact.

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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

Q65214626

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