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Sunrise, Woods of Clamard (Lever du soleil, bois de Clamard)
Sunrise, Woods of Clamard (Lever du soleil, bois de Clamard) 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
Sunrise, Woods of Clamard is a 1874 print by Alphonse Legros, created using drypoint and etching techniques. The work captures a serene wooded landscape at dawn.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a dense forest at the break of day, with tall, bare trees and a subtly illuminated sky, conveying a sense of quiet and natural awakening.
Technique & Style
Legros employed intaglio methods, characterized by fine, scratchy lines that impart a textured, vibrant quality to the trees, achieving a lifelike depiction through minimalist means.
History & Provenance
Created in 1874, the print reflects Legros's contribution to the revival of etching in Britain, following his relocation to London in 1863.
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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.
