Artwork
L'Incendie
L'Incendie is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.355
- Credit line
- Gift of Salmon P. Halle
About this work
Overview
L'Incendie is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1876. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene of a fire, with figures in frantic motion. The intense flames and darkness create a sense of turmoil, making it difficult to discern specific details.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits contrasts between light and dark, contributes to the dramatic effect of the scene. Dark colors dominate the composition, heightening the sense of intensity and disorder.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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