Artwork
La ferme de valoux
La ferme de valoux 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.
- 1920.553
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
La ferme de valoux is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a landscape with trees and bushes in the foreground against a light sky. The dark tones render the foliage as silhouettes, creating a somber atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Legros employed dark lines to create texture and depth in the foliage, enhancing the scene's realism. The use of chiaroscuro, with its strong light-dark contrasts, adds depth and volume to the landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
