Old Chateau (Un vieux chateau)
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Old Chateau (Un vieux chateau) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a rough, uneven landscape with jagged trees and rocky hills. The lines are scratchy and uneven, like quick strokes. The ground looks uneven, with some patches of grass or brush. The artist used a technique that leaves loose, sketchy marks instead of smooth lines. This style makes the scene feel wild and untamed. Next, look up etching to see how this method works.
