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Last Rays (Les derniers rayons)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image depicts a landscape viewed from an elevated position. Rolling hills are visible in the distance, with a small circular structure on the horizon. Fine lines and cross-hatching create texture in the foliage and terrain. The monochromatic color palette includes shades of gray and black. Linear strokes in the sky contrast with detailed lines in the foreground, balancing serenity with intricacy.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1943.3.5415
Catalogue Raisonné

Bliss 1923, no. 662, 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

Q65018649

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