1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Farm at the Monastery (La ferme de l'abbaye) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet farm nestled in a wooded valley. A cluster of small buildings sits near a riverbank, surrounded by dense trees. The artist used quick, rough lines to suggest grass, bushes, and the play of light through the branches. Notice how the trees on the right side almost glow—just a few strokes make them look alive. The artist focused on mood over detail, letting the lines do most of the work. Want to see more like this? Try looking up etching to see how artists use ink 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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