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Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a pastoral scene drawn with a monochromatic color palette in shades of sepia. The POV is at eye level, capturing a figure sitting on a grassy slope. The figure, possibly a shepherd, is to the right with a large hat and staff, looking to the left. Detailed vegetation, including trees and bushes, creates a textured environment. Beyond the figure, hills rise, leading to a range of planes that recede into the background. The horizon line subtly merges with the distant hills. The technique uses fine lines to highlight the landscape and character, giving an airy composition with a gentle rhythm.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 45.9 cm (11 9/16 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5501


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in red chalk: A. Legros (underlined); in lat er hand, lower center verso in graphite: A.6329 / F/CF/+

Wikidata ID

Q64534576

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