Chailli Seen in a Storm (Chailli: Effet d'orage)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image is an etching of a rural landscape. The composition showcases the scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint, allowing a downward view. The horizon is positioned in the upper third, with tree tops extending slightly above it. The etching depicts a detailed rural landscape using cross-hatching and tightly woven strokes to create texture and depth. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of black and white enhancing the contrast of the lines. A structure with a thatched roof supported by poles is in the foreground, while dense trees occupy the background. The etching suggests movement in the sky, possibly indicating swirling clouds or a breeze.

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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

Q65214627

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