1906
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
View over Flat Country is a 1906 ink by Alphonse Legros, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet, flat landscape with a few small trees and bushes. In the distance, the horizon stretches out with faint lines marking fields or water. Near the bottom, two people sit on the ground, one standing and holding a long stick. The whole scene is drawn in brown ink with light shading, giving it a soft, faded look. The artist used simple lines and wash to create depth without much detail. The people seem small against the vast, empty space, making the scene feel peaceful and lonely. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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