Artwork
Evening
Evening is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1945.284
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Evening, a print by Alphonse Legros from 1884, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It presents a serene landscape with a water body, shoreline trees, and distant hills, all rendered in muted tones under a pale grey sky.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a peaceful natural scene, emphasizing calmness and tranquility. The composition invites contemplation, with the interplay of light and shadow on water and land creating a soothing atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Legros employs muted tones and subtle light effects, characteristic of a more subdued, impressionist-influenced approach, focusing on capturing the play of light and shadow to evoke serenity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1884 by Alphonse Legros, the work is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
