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Farm (Une ferme)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with rustic buildings and surrounding vegetation viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is low, with the sky occupying most of the space above the buildings. The structures appear to be houses with steeply pitched roofs, enveloped by trees and shrubs. The etching uses fine lines and cross-hatching techniques for texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with variations of black and white. Linear strokes suggest a transition from the foreground grassy area to the wooded background.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4647 × 2998 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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