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Small Hill (Le coteau)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with softly rolling terrain. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition, with distant tree lines. The etching technique creates dynamic lines representing trees and vegetation. Bold, expressive lines are used for objects closer to the viewer, with softer strokes for more distant shrubbery. The color palette is monochrome, using black, gray, and white shades to play with light and shadow, adding depth to the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching? and drypoint
Dimensions
5262 × 2765 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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