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 dark, tangled forest with thick trees and brush. The lines are scratchy and uneven, like they were made in a hurry. Light barely cuts through the branches, leaving most of the scene shadowy. The artist used a technique that lets ink pile up in the grooves, creating a rough, textured look. This was a common way to make prints in the 1800s. Next, check out the technique: etching.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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