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Farm at the Monastery (La ferme de l'abbaye)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a rustic scene with buildings and trees. The structures include a thatched-roof building and others with shingled roofs. The perspective is slightly elevated, and the scene has dense foliage on the right side. The etching technique involves fine lines and crosshatching for detailed textures in trees and clouds. The color palette is mainly monochrome with shades of black and white highlighting the details. In the distance, there is a patch of light suggesting sunlight breaking through clouds.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint?
Dimensions
5023 × 2979 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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