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Squaring Logs (Homme que fend des buches)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woodland scene with a man engaged in an activity involving a thick piece of wood. Tall trees dominate the background and create a sense of enclosure. The style is reminiscent of etching with fine lines depicting textures of tree bark and foliage. The color palette consists of sepia tones, giving an antique quality to the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint in brown ink
Dimensions
4602 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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