Man in Punt

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a person in a small boat. The figure is bent over, wearing a hat and coat, and focusing on something within the boat. There are several trees rising from the water, positioned in the middle at varying heights. The horizon is not clearly visible, obscured by the dense trees and lack of background detail. The technique used involves fine etching or scratching for a textured appearance, suggesting shadow and depth. The color palette is monochromatic sepia tones, giving the image a vintage feel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5411

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 691, State (?)


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

Q65018645

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