Artwork
Stand of Trees (Bouquet d'arbres)
Stand of Trees (Bouquet d'arbres) 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
Stand of Trees (Bouquet d'arbres) is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874, combining etching and drypoint techniques. The work showcases Legros' skill as a printmaker and his contribution to the revival of etching in Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a dense stand of trees surrounded by rolling hills and distant buildings, evoking a sense of peacefulness and depth through its use of shading and texture.
Technique & Style
Legros employed etching and drypoint to achieve the nuanced tonal subtleties and fine lines characteristic of his printmaking practice, adding detail and nuance to the image.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, created this work after settling in London in 1863, where he played a significant role in promoting etching through his teaching.
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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.
Bridge at the Mill (Le pont du moulin)
Last Rays (Les derniers rayons)
Small Hill (Le coteau)
View of a Farm, 2nd plate (La ferme du Bienheureux)
Rustic Scene (Scene rustique)
Farm (Une ferme)
Village (Un village)
Cottage on a Hillside (Chaumiere sur le coteau)
Remembrance of My Village (Souvenir de mon village)
In the Forest of Fontainebleau (Dans la foret de Fontainebleau)
Top of the Hill (Le haut de la colline)- Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux arbres)