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Landscape with Roller (Le paysage au rouleau)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image features a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is near the top of the image below the sky. A ferris wheel is visible on the horizon above trees. The brushstroke technique is evident in defining the terrain and foliage. A horse pulls a cylindrical object on a curved path. The scene is rendered in monochromatic tones emphasizing light and shadow, with varying intensities of black and white. Sloping hills and scattered trees frame the scene on the left side.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4780 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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