Artwork
Les dernière Rayons de Soleil
Les dernière Rayons de Soleil 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
Les dernière Rayons de Soleil 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 countryside landscape with rolling hills, a winding path, and distant buildings. A faint river is visible in the background, while trees in the foreground cast deep shadows, dominating the scene.
Technique & Style
The work is executed using lines and shading to convey depth, without the use of color. The fading of light towards the edges creates a soft, dreamy atmosphere.
Context
This print is associated with the Realist style, which emphasizes everyday scenes and landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
