1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Avalanche: Frontispiece for Triumph of Death (L'avalanche: Frontispice du Triomphe dela mort is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic, swirling mass of trees and debris tumbling down a mountainside. The lines are jagged and tangled, creating a sense of movement and danger. At the bottom center, the words *"Triumph of Death"* are written in bold, uneven letters. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill the scratched lines, making the scene feel rough and urgent. This was a common way to show drama in the 1800s. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Legros made these intense prints.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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