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Landscape (Paysage)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cluster of thatched huts surrounded by trees. The viewer has a slightly elevated perspective, with a monochromatic color palette dominated by shades of black and gray. Etching technique is used to depict fine details like the textures of the trees and huts. The scene also includes foliage and earth in the foreground leading towards the huts and trees. The background features a sparsely detailed sky.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
5121 × 2572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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