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Landscape, by Alphonse Legros, 1884

Landscape

Alphonse Legros

1884

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Alphonse Legros
When & what style?
1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet countryside scene in black and white. A winding path cuts through rolling hills, dotted with small trees and bushes. On the left, a tall pine tree stands out with its textured branches. The sky is barely visible, just a faint line at the top. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture light and shadow, almost like a quick study. This style makes the scene feel alive and natural. If you like this, check out Realism for more artists who focused on everyday life.

About the artist

Portrait of Alphonse Legros
Artist

Alphonse Legros

Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.

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