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Along the Top of the Hill (Sur le haut de la colline)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with a solitary figure leaning on a stick, looking towards the left. In the background, there is a low horizon with a sky dominating the composition. To the right, there is a rustic structure with a slanted roof, shrubbery, and a stylized tree. The artwork uses fine, detailed etching techniques with cross-hatched lines to depict texture and form. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones adding contrast.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching retouched with crayon and ink
Dimensions
4847 × 3276 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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