1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Water's Edge by Morning Light (Au bord de l'eau (Effet du matin)) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet, misty scene by water at dawn. Tall, bare trees stand on a grassy bank, their branches reaching into a pale, hazy sky. The ground is damp, with a few scattered plants and a smooth, reflective water surface below. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the trees look almost ghostly. The light is soft, as if the sun is just rising. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one use acid and needles to make 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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