Artwork
Plain (La Plaine)
Plain (La Plaine) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Plain (La Plaine), a 1894 print by Alphonse Legros, combines drypoint and etching techniques to capture a turbulent landscape. The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a broad, open landscape amidst a storm, with heavy rain, tangled branches, and wet grass conveying a sense of dynamic chaos and immediacy.
Technique & Style
Legros employed intaglio techniques, using fine, scratchy drypoint lines to render the intense rain and textures, achieving a raw, spontaneous appearance reminiscent of an on-site sketch.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894 by French-born, British naturalized artist Alphonse Legros, the print is now held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, reflecting Legros' influence in reviving British etching through his teaching and practice.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
