Artwork
Banks of the Yanne (Les bords de la Yanne)
Banks of the Yanne (Les bords de la Yanne) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Banks of the Yanne is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1888, combining drypoint and etching techniques. The work is a landscape scene featuring a river, trees, and a hill.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape along the Yanne river, with a hill in the background. The scene is rendered in shades of brown and black, with lighter areas in the sky, evoking a sense of natural tranquility.
Technique & Style
Legros employed drypoint and etching to achieve a textured, multi-dimensional effect. The techniques used create visible marks, adding depth and expressiveness to the image.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French artist who settled in Britain in 1863, was instrumental in reviving etching in the country. He worked across various mediums, including painting, etching, sculpture, and medallic art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
