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Banks of the Venelle (Bord de la Venelle)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape view across a river towards hills covered in trees. The horizon is high, blending into the sky above the foliage. The artwork is an etching with fine lines depicting textures such as water, banks, and trees. There is a figure by the riverbank. The color palette is monochromatic with soft grays. The composition uses shading and open spaces to emphasize the natural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
etching? and drypoint
Dimensions
4301 × 2730 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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