Who painted Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles)?

Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles)?

Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles)?

Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles)?

Museum-quality prints of Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles)

Alphonse Legros , 1874

Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles) 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

Hill with Bushes (La butte aux brousailles) is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874 using etching and drypoint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a rugged, rural landscape featuring a hill with sparse vegetation, conveying a sense of wildness and untamed nature through its sharp, uneven lines and stark contrast.

Technique & Style

Legros employed drypoint to achieve textured, fuzzy lines by scratching directly into the metal plate, allowing for rich tonal variations and depth in the image.

History & Provenance

Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, produced this work after settling in London in 1863, where he contributed to the revival of etching in Britain through his teaching and artistic practice.