Artwork
Landscape with Peat-bog: In the Marsh
Landscape with Peat-bog: In the Marsh 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
Landscape with Peat-bog: In the Marsh, a print by Alphonse Legros circa 1884, depicts a solitary figure traversing a marshy terrain. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print focuses on a lone individual walking through a wet, uneven marsh, surrounded by dark vegetation, shallow water, and distant bare trees against a subtle horizon. The emphasis is on conveying the atmosphere of the scene.
Technique & Style
Legros employed quick, sketchy lines to prioritize capturing the interplay of light and shadow over detailed rendering, characteristic of rapid nature studies common in Realist practice.
History & Provenance
Created around 1884, the print is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
This work aligns with Realist artistic approaches, which sought to depict everyday life and natural environments with immediacy and authenticity, often through swift, observational studies.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of 'Landscape with Peat-bog: In the Marsh' are not highlighted, it contributes to the broader understanding of late 19th-century Realist printmaking and outdoor studies.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
Les Ramasseurs des Champignons
Windy Morning - Schleissheim
Landscape (Un Paysage)
The Meadow near the Lake (La Plaine Près Du Lac)
Banks of the Loire (Bord de la Loire)
Cabin in the Marsh
The Farm on the River (La Ferme Sur La Rivière: Effet Du Soir)
The Hydraulic Machine
Banks of the Venelle (Bord de la Venelle)
Near the Mill
Le long de la rive
Landscape with Peat-bog; In the Marsh (Paysage des tourbieres; Dans les marais)