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 sketch shows a quiet valley with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a small river winding through the scene. Houses and a church sit in the distance, tucked among the greenery. The lines are loose and expressive, almost like a quick pencil drawing, with no color—just shades of gray. Notice how the artist used fine, delicate lines to show light and shadow. The trees and bushes look almost sketchy, but they still feel real. Want to see more work like this? Check out etching to learn how artists like Legros made prints.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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