Artwork
Edge of the Water (Au Bord de L'Eau)
Edge of the Water (Au Bord de L'Eau) is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Edge of the Water (Au Bord de L'Eau) is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene forest edge, with slender trees lining a grassy bank that meets a body of water. The scene is characterized by soft, diffused light filtering through the foliage, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in soft, smudged lines, with an emphasis on capturing the play of light through leaves. This approach was typical of late 19th-century French art, which often prioritized evoking mood and atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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Edge of the Water (Au bord de l'eau)