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Landscape with Pond (Le paysage a la mare)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with sloping terrain. Trees cluster around the center and extend to the right, obscuring the high horizon. Closest to us is a water pool with fine etchings for grass and reeds. A small house is near the trees to the right, depicted with wood texture strokes. To the left, more trees and distant land are visible. The etching style uses intricate line work to show texture and depth, with a monochrome palette for contrast and detail.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint?
Dimensions
4136 × 3449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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