Artwork
Les dernière Rayons de Soleil
Les dernière Rayons de Soleil 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.
- 1920.586
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Les dernière Rayons de Soleil 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 serene countryside landscape with rolling hills, a winding path, and distant buildings. A faint river is visible in the background, while trees in the foreground cast deep shadows, dominating the scene.
Technique & Style
The work is executed using lines and shading to convey depth, without the use of color. The fading of light towards the edges creates a soft, dreamy atmosphere.
Context
This print is associated with the Realist style, which emphasizes everyday scenes and landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
