1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape (Paysage) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene with rolling hills and a small village in the distance. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. Trees and grass are drawn with lots of tiny strokes, making them look textured and alive. The artist used a technique that lets ink spread in different directions, creating soft shadows and light areas. This style makes the scene feel more like a quick study than a polished drawing. Look up etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to create these kinds of 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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