At the Foot of the Hill

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names
Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle, as if the observer was standing on a gentle slope. The horizon is positioned low in the composition, with faint outlines of hills or distant landscape elements helping define it, mostly visible on the left side of the piece. The illustration appears to be a drawing or painting using a monochromatic brown wash, especially focusing on loose, flowing brushstrokes and gentle hatching to convey texture and form. Trees dominate the scene, with the closest ones rendered in more solid, darker tones, creating a stark contrast against the lighter distant landforms. There is a textured earth area with rocks close to us, leading into a densely wooded area. The drawing style suggests a careful balance between fluidity and detail, imparting an impressionistic quality to the scene, with a sepia-toned palette giving it an earthy, tranquil character.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 32.6 x 34.7 cm (12 13/16 x 13 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5532


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: A.L

Wikidata ID

Q64534615

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