1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Banks of the Saint-Pre (Rive du Saint-Pre) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet, misty scene with two tall trees framing a narrow path. The branches twist together above, while the ground below looks soft and damp. Shadows fill the space between the trees, making the scene feel cool and mysterious. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show light and texture—like leaves and water. This style makes the scene feel alive, even though it’s just ink on paper. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this make prints with acid and metal plates.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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