Artwork
Gust of Wind on the Poplars
Gust of Wind on the Poplars is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Auguste Allongé. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gust of Wind on the Poplars is a charcoal drawing by Auguste Allongé, depicting a serene landscape of poplar trees along a river.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows poplar trees swaying gently in the breeze, their leaves rustling, evoking a sense of tranquility and connection to the natural world.
Technique & Style
Allongé created the drawing using charcoal on paper, then selectively erased areas to achieve a range of tonal values and highlight the effects of light filtering through the trees.
Context
Unlike many of his contemporaries, who favored dramatic Italian landscapes, Allongé focused on the terrain of his native France, particularly the forest of Fontainebleau.
Artist & collection
Artist
Auguste Allongé (1833–1898) was a French artist, born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris.
