Old Village (Ville vieille)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The scene shows a seated figure resting against a tree stump, with their back to the viewer. The figure is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and holding a staff, gazing into the landscape. The horizon is obscured by uneven terrain and trees. On the right, intricately rendered trees rise upwards, with fine etching techniques. The color palette is monochromatic, using tones of sepia to create light and shadow. Cross-hatching and lines convey depth and texture. In the distance, undulating hills or rocky formations provide a sense of recession. The overall effect is serene and contemplative, with the natural elements interconnected through the artist's line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint?

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5474

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bliss 1923, no. 357


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

Q65018709

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