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Landscape with Boat, 1st plate  (Le paysage au bateau), by Alphonse Legros, ink, 1874

Landscape with Boat, 1st plate (Le paysage au bateau)

Alphonse Legros

1874

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Boat, 1st plate (Le paysage au bateau) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Alphonse Legros
When & what style?
1874 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a serene landscape with a boat. The boat is positioned in the foreground, with a few people on board. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills, trees, and a body of water that stretches into the distance. In the background, there are buildings and more trees, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, with the gentle curves of the hills and the calm water creating a sense of tranquility. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques adds texture and detail to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate patterns and shapes. To learn more about the artist who created this beautiful landscape, explore the work of Legros, Alphonse.

About the artist

Portrait of Alphonse Legros
Artist

Alphonse Legros

Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.

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