Mountain Landscape with two Figures at the Right

Mountain Landscape with two Figures at the Right

Alphonse Legros

1905

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet, hazy landscape with rolling hills in the distance. Two small figures stand near the edge of a rocky outcrop, looking out over a valley. The sky is soft and pale, blending into the muted greens and browns of the land below. The figures are barely detailed, making the scene feel more about the mood than the people. The artist used light washes of color, almost like a sketch with watercolor. Try looking up *watercolor* to see how artists use this loose, transparent technique.

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