1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gust of Wind (Le coup de vent) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a windy landscape with trees bending sideways. The ground is full of wild grass and bushes, and the sky looks rough, like it’s being pushed by a strong breeze. The lines are loose and scratchy, giving the scene a sense of movement. The artist used a method that lets ink sit in the grooves of the plate, creating a grainy texture. This makes the wind feel almost real, like you can hear it. Check out etching to see how artists use acid and ink to make prints like this.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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