Who painted Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux Arbres)?

Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux Arbres) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1884.

Where can I see Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux Arbres)?

Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux Arbres) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux Arbres)?

Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux Arbres) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux Arbres)

Alphonse Legros , 1884

Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux Arbres) 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.: 1944.523
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection

About this work

Overview

Alphonse Legros produced the print titled Landscape with Two Trees in 1884. The work is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed as an example of his late‑career output in the medium of printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents a quiet countryside scene dominated by two slender trees on the left side of the composition. Beyond them, gentle hills rise toward a small village, its modest structures rendered with minimal detail. The overall atmosphere suggests a contemplative, pastoral ideal, inviting the viewer to linger in a moment of calm.

Technique & Style

Legros employed fine line work and subtle tonal variations to model the trees and foliage, creating a sense of texture and three‑dimensionality. Light and shadow are balanced to give depth to the rolling landscape, while the muted sky and soft gradations reinforce the work’s tranquil mood.

History & Provenance

Created in 1884, the print entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings at an unspecified date, becoming part of the museum’s representation of 19th‑century French printmaking. No further ownership changes are recorded in the available documentation.