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Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon, dominated by the sky. In the distance, there are rolling fields and clusters of vegetation. Two figures are depicted engaging in an activity, surrounded by shrubbery and trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, focusing on the intricate features of the trees and figures. The color palette consists of sepia and gray tones, giving the image a soft, muted quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1906
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
5216 × 3266 px
Public Domain
Yes
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