1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Farm on the River (La Ferme Sur La Rivière: Effet Du Soir) is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a river, trees, and a farmhouse in the distance. The scene is depicted in a range of dark and light tones, with the sky and water reflecting the fading light of day. In the foreground, a man is shown sitting on the riverbank, looking out at the water. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and you can learn more about the artist's technique by exploring the works of Alphonse Legros.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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