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Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux arbres)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with trees on the left side, reaching towards the sky. The horizon line is low in the image, emphasizing the trees. In the distance, rooftops are visible among foliage, indicating a rural settlement. The etching uses fine lines and crosshatching for texture and depth in the foliage and sky. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and grey. The sky has dynamic lines suggesting movement.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
5170 × 3020 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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