Artwork
Landscape with Boat, 2nd plate (Paysage au bateau)
Landscape with Boat, 2nd plate (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
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, created 'Landscape with Boat, 2nd plate' in 1874. This etching is a representative work of his printmaking output.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene riverbank scene with two figures: one in a small boat holding an oar, and another kneeling on the shore. A burning tree adds a dramatic element to the otherwise tranquil landscape, with a village visible on a distant hill.
Technique & Style
Legros employed fine lines to capture textures, such as water ripples and tree bark. The level of detail achieved through etching highlights his technical skill.
Context
Legros was instrumental in reviving etching in Britain through his teaching, and 'Landscape with Boat, 2nd plate' is a product of his expertise in this medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
