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The Woodcutters [verso]

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

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

overall: 19.4 x 32.5 cm (7 5/8 x 12 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1956.14.20.b

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The image displays a landscape view with a composition leading from left to right. On the left, dense foliage is depicted with intricate brushstrokes. The horizon is visible with a line of trees and low-lying vegetation. The sky is filled with textured clouds, covering the upper half of the artwork. The color palette consists of earth tones, mainly varying shades of brown. Cross-hatching techniques are used to bring depth to the landscape. — Countryside of Burgundy [recto]

Alphonse Legros

1837

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in unknown hand, lower right verso in graphite: Alphonse Legros/ "Paysage de Bourgogne / (C J Knowles collection ) / 1 (encircled)

Wikidata ID

Q64534644

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