1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Morning on the River (Le Matin sur la rivière) is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a quiet river scene with tall trees lining the water. A person sits on the bank, fixing a small boat. In the distance, another person stands near the water’s edge. The trees are drawn with careful lines, and the light is soft, making shadows gentle. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand scenes. This style was common in the late 1800s, where artists aimed to show real moments instead of idealized ones. Check out Realism to see more works like this.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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