Angler (Le pecheur a la ligne)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a person fishing by a calm water body. The view is slightly elevated, showing the angler sitting close to us, partially silhouetted against the light surface of the ground. The water reflects the surroundings with ripples and reflections. The horizon is formed by the water's surface, extending horizontally across the composition. Trees on the left side are depicted with loose lines suggesting movement. The brushstrokes are soft and sketch-like, giving the image a spontaneous quality. The color palette is limited to sepia and black, creating a serene, monochromatic effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint?

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5362

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 191, State iii/iv


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

Q65018604

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