1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Stroll of the Convalescent (La promenade du convalescent) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman and a man strolling through a forest. The woman, dressed in a long white dress, walks alongside the man, who is attired in dark clothing and carries a cane. The forest surroundings are characterized by tall trees and lush foliage. A notable detail in the painting is the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. This technique is evident in the way the light filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. If you're interested in exploring more works that utilize chiaroscuro, you might want to look into the technique itself.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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