Artwork
Sheepfold on the Hill (Bergerie sur le Coteau)
Sheepfold on the Hill (Bergerie sur le Coteau) 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
Sheepfold on the Hill is a 1884 print by Alphonse Legros, part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a simple thatched-roof hut on a rocky, grassy slope with two nearby trees, emphasizing the textures of the natural surroundings and the hut's rustic construction.
Technique & Style
Rendered in black lines without color, the work showcases the artist's attention to detail in capturing the roughness of bark, the tangling of grass, and the hut's thatched roof.
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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