Artwork
My Farm (Ma ferme)
My Farm (Ma ferme) 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 created the etching 'My Farm (Ma ferme)' in 1874. It is a representative work by the French-born artist who later became a British citizen and was influential in the British etching revival.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene rural landscape with a lone tree, a small house on a hill, and scattered vegetation. The scene conveys a sense of everyday life and the natural world.
Technique & Style
Legros employed rapid, expressive lines to capture the landscape, resulting in a loose and spontaneous composition. The etching's rough, sketchy quality suggests a swift execution, as if to record a moment in time.
Context
As a proponent of printmaking, Legros worked across various mediums, including etching, which was experiencing a revival in Britain during his time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
