Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne)

Legros employed simple lines and shading to capture the textures of the natural environment, relying on the contrast between light and dark to convey the scene. The etching technique allowed for detailed rendering without the use of color.

Alphonse Legros, a French artist who settled in Britain in 1863, was instrumental in reviving the art of etching in Britain. Valley in Bourgogne reflects his work during this period.