The Road to Horville
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Road to Horville is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene. A winding road cuts through rolling hills, with a few scattered trees and bushes along the way. The lines are loose and scratchy, like quick pencil strokes, giving it a rough, textured look. The artist focused on simple shapes and light shading to show depth. The road and hills fade into the distance, making the scene feel open and calm. If you like this style, look up Realism next.
