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Avalanche: Frontispiece for Triumph of Death (L'avalanche: Frontispice du Triomphe dela mort

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stone with the words "TRIOMPHE DE LA MORT" partially obscured by branches and foliage. The composition is close-up, focusing on details. The etching style uses fine lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is monochrome in shades of sepia or brown. A scythe and a skull are depicted. The scene suggests a dense natural environment with layers of texture.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3800 × 3455 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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