1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Landscape: Sunrise is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene landscape at sunrise. A winding path leads the viewer's eye through the scene, flanked by trees and bushes on either side. In the distance, a hill rises, with a few buildings visible on its slope. The sky above is a soft, gradient blue, with the sun peeking over the horizon. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the scene a sense of movement and energy. The painting's tranquil mood invites the viewer to step into the peaceful world it depicts. To explore more works by artists who captured the beauty of the natural world, look up the movement: Realism.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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