Who painted Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille)?

Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille)?

Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille)?

Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille)?

Museum-quality prints of Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille)

Alphonse Legros , 1874

Meadow in Sunshine (Le pre ensoleille) 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

Meadow in Sunshine (Le pré ensoleillé) is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874 using a combination of drypoint and etching techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene meadow scene with tall trees and patchy grass, featuring a small bird in the distance. The loose, scratchy lines convey a sense of spontaneity and movement.

Technique & Style

Legros employed drypoint and etching to achieve a textured, tonal effect. The drypoint technique, which involves scratching directly into a metal plate, produced rough, expressive marks that add to the print's sketch-like quality.

History & Provenance

Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist who became a British citizen, created this work after settling in London in 1863. He was influential in reviving etching in Britain through his teaching and practice.