1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Donkey Upset by Storm (L'ane renverse par la foudre) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a dramatic scene of a donkey lying on the ground, its legs splayed out in all directions. The donkey's body is rendered in bold, expressive lines, with its fur texture visible in the etching. In the background, a tree with twisted branches looms large, its leaves blown back by the wind. The overall effect is one of turmoil and chaos, as if the storm has just passed through. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive textures adds to the sense of drama and energy in the scene. The donkey's pose, with its legs splayed out in all directions, creates a sense of tension and movement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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