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Corner of a Wood (Coin d'un bois)

1877/1887

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a dense forest with tall trees in the foreground. The tree trunks rise from the ground, covered in detailed foliage. In the background, there are rolling hills with a soft brushstroke texture, creating depth. The horizon line is in the upper third of the image, marked by curved hills. The artwork uses fine cross-hatching to add texture and depth, with a monochromatic color palette of black and white for contrast and dimension.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Accession Number

1956.14.6
Catalogue Raisonné

Bliss 1923, no. 229, State vi

Artwork history & notes

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

Q65214631

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