Thunder (Un coup de foudre)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure standing in a wooded area with twisting trees. The figure is shown in motion, with one arm raised towards the branches above. The environment is depicted with expressive lines and shading, creating movement and texture within the foliage. Light filters through the branches, suggesting a time of transition like dawn or dusk, adding drama to the scene. High contrast between dark shadows and lighter areas emphasizes the natural forces depicted.