Artwork
Landscape with Boat, 1st plate (Le paysage au bateau)
Landscape with Boat, 1st plate (Le paysage au bateau) 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
Landscape with Boat, 1st plate is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874 using etching and drypoint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene riverside scene with a small boat carrying two people, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees with distant buildings.
Technique & Style
Legros employed quick, sketchy lines to capture light and shadow, achieving a sense of vitality and dreaminess in the scene. The etching and drypoint techniques allowed for fine lines and tonal contrasts characteristic of the medium.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, created this work after settling in London in 1863, where he played a significant role in reviving etching through his teaching.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
