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Sunset (Coucher du soleil)
Sunset (Coucher du soleil) 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
Sunset (Coucher du soleil) is an 1874 etching and drypoint print by Alphonse Legros, a French-born British artist. The work exemplifies Legros's contribution to the revival of etching in Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dense, dark forest at dusk, with two prominent, twisted trees and a shadowy, bush-filled ground, evoking a sense of quiet mystery.
Technique & Style
Legros employed fine, expressive lines to achieve depth, characteristic of his graphic style. The etching and drypoint techniques lend the trees a tactile, realistic quality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1874, the print reflects Legros's influence as a teacher in Britain, where he settled in 1863 and later became a naturalized citizen.
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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.
