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Thatched Cottage (Chaumiere)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rustic scene with a small cabin and a barren tree close to us, slightly off-center to the left. The horizon is high, subtly indicated by the roofline of the cabin and the flat expanse extending to a wall that blends into the ground. The cabin with a thatched roof stands out in the monochromatic artwork, with detailed etching lines providing texture and depth to the structure. In the distance, behind the cabin, the land continues into an inclining landscape. The style of the artwork is an etching, featuring fine lines for texture, and hatching and cross-hatching techniques for dimensionality and shading. The color palette is limited to black and white, creating a stark contrast to highlight the simplicity and serenity of the rural setting.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4000 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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