1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Farm on a Hill (La ferme sur la colline) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet farm nestled on a hillside. A small house sits near the top, surrounded by trees and bushes. Below, a few animals graze in an open field, and a winding path leads up to the house. The lines are loose and sketchy, giving the scene a soft, dreamy feel. The artist used a technique that lets ink spread freely, creating a fuzzy, atmospheric look. This style was common in Romantic-era art, where nature often felt mysterious and grand. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Legros made these delicate, layered 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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