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Landscape (Paysage)

Landscape (Paysage) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Alphonse Legros's 'Landscape (Paysage)' is a 1874 print that showcases the artist's skill in etching and drypoint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a landscape featuring a twisted tree in the foreground and a rocky hill with small buildings in the background, conveying a sense of rugged natural scenery.
Technique & Style
Legros employed etching and drypoint to achieve the print's scratchy lines, deep shadows, and textured surfaces, particularly evident in the rendering of trees and rocks.
History & Provenance
Legros, a French-born artist who became a naturalized British citizen in 1863, created 'Landscape (Paysage)' a decade after settling in London, where he played a significant role in reviving etching.
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Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
















