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Return from the Plowing (Le retour de labourage)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image features a ground-level point of view within a dense forest setting. The horizon is obscured by trees, creating depth. Light is visible from the right side. The etching showcases detailed cross-hatched lines defining trees, ground, and figures. The color palette is monochromatic with black ink on a light background. Two figures, one potentially on a horse, move through the trees to the left. The trees frame the scene, directing attention towards a lit area in the distance.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4056 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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