Near the Mill

Alphonse Legros

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape drawing titled "Near the Mill" by Alphonse Legros. The scene shows a body of water in the foreground, with a line of trees along the far bank. The trees are drawn with varying line densities to indicate different textures and depths. On the left side, a person wearing a hat sits or stands in the vegetation near the water's edge. The right side features a large tree with sparse foliage. The background shows a field or additional trees beyond the water. The drawing style is detailed and expressive, with a focus on texture and shading. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-right corner. The image is rendered in shades of gray on a textured surface. The overall composition is serene and naturalistic.