1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Banks of the Liane (Les bords de la Liane) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two trees with tangled branches and sparse leaves, standing on either side of a narrow path. The ground is filled with wild grass and bushes, drawn in quick, scratchy lines. The whole scene feels rough and unfinished, like a quick study. The artist used a technique called etching, where lines are scratched into a metal plate. This piece is part of the Romantic movement, which often focused on nature’s raw power. Check out more about etching to see how artists create these textured 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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