Artwork
Bringing the Hay Home
Bringing the Hay Home is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.561
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Bringing the Hay Home is a print by Alphonse Legros, dated to around 1897, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a rural scene with a horse-drawn cart laden with hay being pushed by a figure, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees, evoking a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Legros's use of light and shadow creates depth and atmosphere, while loose and expressive brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
