Artwork
Poplars near Amiens (Pres d'Amiens, les tourbieres)
Poplars near Amiens (Pres d'Amiens, les tourbieres) 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.
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Overview
Poplars near Amiens (Pres d'Amiens, les tourbieres) is a 1874 print by Alphonse Legros, a French artist later based in Britain, created using drypoint and etching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a serene landscape near Amiens, emphasizing tall poplar trees and marshy landscape, with a shallow pond, fallen branches, and reeds in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Legros employed drypoint and etching to achieve a loose, scratchy appearance, reminiscent of quick pencil strokes, with a rough, textured quality from the sharp tool's impression on the metal plate.
History & Provenance
Created in 1874, this work reflects Legros' influence in reviving etching in Britain after his 1863 relocation to London, where he worked across multiple art forms.
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Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
