Artwork
Riverbank (Bord de la riviere)
Riverbank (Bord de la riviere) 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 'Riverbank (Bord de la riviere)' in 1874, a print that showcases his skill in capturing landscapes through etched mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene riverside scene, with tall grass and bare trees set against a flat field, conveying a sense of movement and atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Legros employed drypoint and possibly etching to achieve a textured, grainy effect, using sharp tools to carve into the surface and create jagged marks that emphasize the natural world.
History & Provenance
Legros, a French-born artist who settled in London in 1863, was a key figure in the British etching revival, utilizing printmaking to explore the potential of linework and tonal variation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
Marsh (Les marais)
Birch Trees: Water's Edge Seen in Morning Light (Les bouleaux: Bord de l'eau, effet du matin
Banks of the Saint-Pre (Rive du Saint-Pre)
Banks of the Adour (Bord de l'Adour)
Birch Trees: Water's Edge Seen in Morning Light (Les Bouleaux: Bord de l'eau, effet du matin)
Small Lake (Le petit lac)
Along the Terne (Sur la terne)
The House of the Well (La maison du puits)
Roman Ruin (Ruine romaine)