Artwork
Le Pont du Moulin
Le Pont du Moulin 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.
- 1944.507
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Le Pont du Moulin, created by Alphonse Legros in 1884, is a serene landscape print featuring a central bridge, flanked by trees and a distant building, characterized by muted color tones.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a tranquil natural scene with a small bridge as its focal point, evoking feelings of peacefulness and inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
Legros employed chiaroscuro to create depth and atmosphere, using contrasting light and shadow to emphasize the bridge and foliage against softer, subdued background elements.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, with its creation dated to 1884.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
