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 etching shows a quiet farmhouse perched on a grassy hill. Tall trees frame the scene on both sides, their branches twisting into the sky. The sun casts sharp shadows across the hillside, lighting up the house and fields below. The artist used fine lines to create light and dark areas, making the scene feel alive. This style was common in Romantic-era prints. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made detailed 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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