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View of a Chateau (Chateau de Poillet), by Alphonse Legros, ink, 1874

View of a Chateau (Chateau de Poillet)

Alphonse Legros

1874

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

View of a Chateau (Chateau de Poillet) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Alphonse Legros
When & what style?
1874 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching presents a serene landscape, featuring a chateau nestled among trees and a fence in the foreground. The scene is rendered in dark tones, with the sky visible through the trees. A notable detail is the subtle play of light and shadow, which adds depth to the composition. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and nuance. For more information on this style, explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Alphonse Legros
Artist

Alphonse Legros

Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.

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