Artwork
Donkey Upset by Storm (L'ane renverse par la foudre)
Donkey Upset by Storm (L'ane renverse par la foudre) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Donkey Upset by Storm (L'ane renverse par la foudre) is an etching created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. Legros was a French-born artist who later settled in Britain, where he played a significant role in reviving the art of etching.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a donkey lying on the ground, startled by a lightning strike, amidst a turbulent landscape with a twisted tree in the background. The scene conveys a sense of turmoil and chaos, capturing a dramatic moment in time.
Technique & Style
Legros's use of bold, expressive lines and textured etching techniques adds to the sense of drama and energy in the scene. The donkey's fur and the tree's branches are rendered in detail, creating a dynamic and tense atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
Harvesters Surprised by the Storm (Moissonneuses surprises par l'orage)
Thunder (Un coup de foudre)
Thunder (Un coup de foudre)
Fighting Dogs
Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent)
Harvesters Surprised by the Storm (Moissoneuses surprises par l'orage)
The Large Rabbit
The Fire, 2nd plate (L'incendie)
The Wild Rabbit
The Gardener (Le jardinier)
Return from the Plowing (Le retour de labourage)
Victims of the Lightning (Victimes de la foudre)