1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Morning on the River (Le Matin sur la rivière) is a 1900 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with tall trees lining the water. A person sits on the bank, bent over something near the shore—maybe a book or a small box. The trees are drawn with quick, light lines, and the water looks calm, almost still. The artist focused on simple shapes and shadows instead of bright colors. This style was a way to show everyday life in a straightforward way. Look up Realism next to see how artists used plain details to tell stories.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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