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Margine de pădure in amurg, by Lespigain, L., 1898

Margine de pădure in amurg

Lespigain, L.

1898

From the collection of Țării Crișurilor Museum

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Overview

Margine de pădure in amurg is a 1898 by Lespigain, L., a Impressionism work, held at Țării Crișurilor Museum.

Who painted this?
Lespigain, L.
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Țării Crișurilor Museum

About this work

This painting shows a soft, blurred landscape at dusk. Tall trees stand in the middle, their dark shapes cutting against a golden sky. Below them, grass and bushes fade into a misty distance, with hints of water near the bottom. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like quick sketches. Light and shadow mix without sharp edges, giving the scene a dreamy feel. If you like this style, look up Impressionism.

About the artist

Artist

Lespigain, L.

Léopold Leconte, who signed his prints L. Lespigain, spent his mornings sketching in the Fontainebleau forest with a pocketknife and a scrap of paper, trading ink for bread. His 1898 woodcut Margine de pădure in amurg…

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