Who painted Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent)?

Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent)?

Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent)?

Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent)

Alphonse Legros , 1874

Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent) 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

Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent), created by Alphonse Legros in 1874, is a drypoint print capturing a transient moment of wind's impact on figures and foliage.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene of turmoil, with windblown trees, leaves, and figures, conveying the fleeting nature of a natural phenomenon through dynamic composition.

Technique & Style

Executed in drypoint, an intaglio technique involving plate scratching, Legros achieved detailed textures and expressive lines, enhancing the sense of movement. The work's use of strong contrasts of light and dark may also evoke principles of chiaroscuro.

History & Provenance

Created in 1874 by Alphonse Legros, a French-born British artist and key figure in Britain's etching revival through his teaching.