1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Peasant near a Stone Fence is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a peasant near a stone fence, with a landscape in the background. The peasant is wearing a hat and a cloak, and is standing in front of the fence, which is made of rough-hewn stones. The landscape behind the peasant is rolling hills with trees and bushes. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the movement of Realism.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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