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Bank of a River

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a landscape drawing with a body of water leading towards trees and a house in a scenic setting. The hills and the architectural structure imply the horizon. The style includes cross-hatching and linear strokes for texture. The color palette is in sepia tones. The water has softened lines, and the vegetation and trees are detailed. The drawing leads the eye towards the house partially hidden by nature, with trees in the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and brown ink with brown wash on cardboard
Credit Line

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

overall: 17.7 x 31.7 cm (6 15/16 x 12 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1956.14.7

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1977

DeLeiris/Smith 1977, 109.

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: A.L; in later hand, across center in graphite: A. Legros / La Ferme sur la riviere / (C.J.Knowles collection) / Kn 127

Wikidata ID

Q64534635

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