Banks of the Marne (Bord de la Marne)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a figure seated by a body of water surrounded by bushes. Tall, slender trees are seen in the distance with swirling lines suggesting movement in their leaves. The horizon is low, with rolling hills fading into the sky. The etching features detailed lines creating texture and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, with black shades on a cream background, typical of a pen-like etching technique.