The Reader: The Lecture under the Trees

Alphonse Legros

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Reader: The Lecture under the Trees by Alphonse Legros. A black and white sketch depicting a landscape with several trees on the left side. The trees have thick trunks and are covered in foliage. The right side shows an open field with some bushes. The sky is light and mostly clear. The artwork is signed in the bottom right corner. The image is in a rectangular format with a light-colored border around it. The overall tone is monochromatic with shades of gray. The artwork appears to be an etching or drypoint print. The scene is serene and natural.