Artwork
Pigeon Tower
Pigeon Tower 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.
- 1920.548
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Pigeon Tower is an 1884 print by French artist Alphonse Legros, currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The work depicts a serene rural landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a small, aged stone tower with a round top and minute window, set behind a low wall in a countryside setting. Surrounding foliage, including trees with tangled branches and textured grass, complements the central structure.
Technique & Style
Legros employed quick, scratchy lines to convey dynamic movement, particularly in the leaves and grass, evoking a sense of wind and vitality in the otherwise tranquil scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1884, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Context
Pigeon Tower aligns with Realist tendencies, focusing on everyday, mundane subjects rendered in a straightforward manner.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
