1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet valley with rolling hills and a winding river. Trees line the banks, their branches tangled and full of life. In the distance, a small town sits near the water, with buildings clustered tightly together. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel alive. The way they drew the trees and hills looks almost like they’re moving. 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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