Artwork
Pigeon Tower
Pigeon Tower 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
Pigeon Tower is an 1884 print by French artist Alphonse Legros, currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The work depicts a serene rural landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a small, aged stone tower with a round top and minute window, set behind a low wall in a countryside setting. Surrounding foliage, including trees with tangled branches and textured grass, complements the central structure.
Technique & Style
Legros employed quick, scratchy lines to convey dynamic movement, particularly in the leaves and grass, evoking a sense of wind and vitality in the otherwise tranquil scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1884, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Context
Pigeon Tower aligns with Realist tendencies, focusing on everyday, mundane subjects rendered in a straightforward manner.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
