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Chailli Seen in a Storm (Chailli: Effet d'orage)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon line is obscured by a dense gathering of trees and a small structure in the distance. The etching technique consists of intricate, cross-hatched strokes adding texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with deep blacks, grays, and a creamy paper color. The elements closer to us are textured to suggest fields or paths leading to the trees and structures. Lighting from the right side adds highlights to the foliage.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4413 × 3143 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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