1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
A Gust of Wind is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a rugged landscape with a rocky cliff on the left and a sandy or grassy area on the right. The cliff has visible cracks and crevices, while the ground has scattered rocks and twigs. The sky above is filled with dark, diagonal lines that suggest strong winds. In the foreground, the artist has used bold brushstrokes to convey the texture of the cliff and the roughness of the ground. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and energy, with the wind whipping through the landscape. The painting's use of dark colors and dramatic lighting creates a sense of tension and drama. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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