1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Little Shed (Le Petit Hangar) is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, depicting Cottage, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a small shed in a rural setting. It's a simple scene, but what's interesting is that the artist, Alphonse Legros, was known for his attention to detail. He often painted everyday scenes like this one, which gives us a glimpse into rural life in 19th century France. You can learn more about similar scenes by looking into the work of artist 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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