1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hamlet near the Lake (Le hameau pres du lac) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet, wooded scene with trees and a small path winding through them. The lines are loose and quick, giving the trees a lively, almost dancing feel. Shadows and light play across the branches, making the whole scene feel soft and dreamy. The artist used a technique that lets ink spread in watery patches, adding texture without heavy detail. This was a common way to make prints look more like sketches. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one made prints with sharp lines and subtle tones.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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