1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Along the Thames (Sur la Tamise) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet riverbank scene. The water is calm, with a few small boats floating near the shore. Tall grass and reeds grow thick along the bank, and a lone tree stands in the middle. The lines are loose and scratchy, like quick notes jotted down. The artist focused on nature’s rough edges. The boats look simple but add life to the scene. This style fits a time when artists loved wild, natural beauty. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how this print was made.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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