1874
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Man with a Punt, Figure to the Right (Pecheurs des truites) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with a few tall trees on both sides. The water is calm, and a long punt (a flat boat) floats near the shore. On the right, a person sits under a tree, holding a fishing rod. The lines and shading are loose, almost like a quick drawing. The artist used a mix of light and dark lines to show depth and texture. The paper has a soft green tint, which makes the black lines stand out. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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