Gust of Wind (Le coup de vent)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows an outdoor scene with a winding path cutting through dense vegetation. The horizon is low in the composition, with a slope extending into the distance. Trees and shrubs can be seen on the horizon. The brushstroke technique is detailed, with fine etching lines capturing the texture of trees, bushes, and the pathway. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of brown. The varying line densities add contrast and visual interest. Close-up details are rich, while distant elements are softer, suggesting a receding landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5392

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 110


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

Q65018634

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