My Farm was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1884.

Where can I see My Farm?

My Farm is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is My Farm?

My Farm is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

My Farm

Alphonse Legros , 1884

My Farm 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

Alphonse Legros produced the print titled My Farm in 1884. The work is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. It presents a modest rural landscape rendered with an economy of line and a focus on everyday visual elements.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a tranquil countryside: a solitary tree anchors the left side, while modest structures recede into the distance. The uneven terrain, interspersed with grass and stone, conveys a sense of open, unmanicured land, inviting contemplation of ordinary rural life.

Technique & Style

Legros employs loose, sketchy lines that suggest rather than delineate forms. The buildings are rendered with minimal detail, appearing as gestural hints. This approach aligns with a realist tendency to portray commonplace scenes with straightforward, unembellished drawing.

History & Provenance

Created in the late nineteenth century, My Farm entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings at an unspecified date. The artist’s signature appears in the corner of the print, a relatively uncommon placement for works of this informal, sketch-like character.