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Top of the Hill (Le haut de la colline)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image is a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is situated just below the upper third of the image, showing distant hills or mountains. The style of the brushstrokes, or etching lines, is delicate and detailed, with varied line densities conveying texture and depth. A large tree trunk is on the right with branches and leaves. to the left are clusters of bushes and small trees leading to a small structure among the foliage. Groves and undulating fields stretch towards the horizon. The image is monochrome, with shades of soft grays to black, creating light and shadow variations.

Artwork Details

Medium
drypoint and (etching?)
Dimensions
5292 × 2986 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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