Sunset (Le soir (Coucher de soleil))

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape from an elevated view, featuring trees clustered on the right side. The horizon is low and obscured by dense trees. The trees vary in height, with wild and natural growth. The brushstrokes are fine, with cross-hatching in the sky for texture. The color palette is monochrome with black and white shades for contrast. A still body of water reflects the dark scene. The terrain texture suggests movement, and the sky has a network of lines.