1874
ink
paperboard
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Countryside of Burgundy [recto] is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet countryside scene with rolling hills and plowed fields. A lone tree stands on the left, its branches dark against a soft, cloudy sky. The lines are tight and busy, creating shadows and texture in the earth and sky. The artist used ink and wash to build up layers of tone, making the scene feel both rough and delicate. The fields look ready for planting, but the sky is calm—no drama, just a peaceful moment. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with just lines.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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