1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Valley of Veronne (La vallee de Veronne) 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 and a small village nestled among trees. The lines are loose and scratchy, like quick notes jotted down. A river winds through the scene, and the sky above is just a few faint strokes. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the plate, creating a textured look. This isn’t polished—it feels like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one make prints.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
