1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Village of Saint-Pierre during a Storm (Village de Saint-Pierre; Effet d'orage) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a village scene during a storm. The village is situated on a hill, with buildings and trees scattered throughout. In the foreground, a person is shown, possibly working in the fields. The sky above is dark and turbulent, with lightning illuminating the clouds. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension in the scene. The stormy weather adds to the overall mood of the painting, evoking a sense of energy and movement. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the medium of etching.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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