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Landscape: Sunrise (Paysage: Lever du soleil)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon, water meeting a line of trees in the distance. The etching technique features cross-hatching for texture and depth. The style conveys softness and movement, especially in the trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using variations of black, gray, and the paper tone. Two figures are seated in the foreground, partially hidden by vegetation.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
5360 × 3176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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