Corner of a Wood (Coin d'un bois)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a view from under a canopy of large trees, with their trunks visible along the left-hand side. In the distance, there are gently rolling hills and lightly sketched trees. The etching technique uses fine lines and cross-hatching to create texture and depth, capturing the leaves of the trees and landscape details. The color palette is monochromatic with deep blacks and soft grays, with light and shadow enhancing forms. The land extends towards the horizon, meeting a softly rendered sky.