Artwork
Edge of a Wood (Lisiere de bois)
Edge of a Wood (Lisiere de bois) 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.
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Overview
Edge of a Wood (Lisiere de bois) is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874 using etching and drypoint techniques. Legros was a French-born artist who later became a British citizen and played a significant role in reviving etching in Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a densely wooded scene with a dark, tangled forest edge and a lighter patch suggesting a clearing or distant hill. The heavy, textured rendering of the trees and ground creates a sense of depth and realism.
Technique & Style
Legros employed intaglio techniques, scratching into the plate to create the image. The use of shading and textured lines gives the trees a heavy, three-dimensional feel, while the rough patches and dark lines emphasize the handmade nature of the print.
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Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
