1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Farm on a Hillside in Sunlight (La ferme du coteau; Effet de soleil sur le coteau) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a farm on a hillside, bathed in sunlight. The scene is rendered in drypoint, with bold lines and subtle shading that evoke a sense of depth and texture. In the foreground, the hillside is covered in grass and trees, while the farm buildings are visible in the distance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the sunlit areas of the scene. The overall effect is one of tranquility and rural charm. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination in art.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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