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Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the composition, with rolling hills visible beyond a cluster of trees. The etching technique includes intricate and fluid brushstrokes, providing texture and depth to the foliage and ground. The monochrome palette features shades of black and gray, enhancing the details of the trees and landscape. A figure is reclining on the ground, looking towards the trees.

Artwork Details

Medium
drypoint and etching
Dimensions
4446 × 3220 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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