Artwork
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne)
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne) 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
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallée en Bourgogne) is a print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. It is an example of the artist's work in etching and drypoint, techniques he employed throughout his career as a painter, printmaker, and sculptor.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene rural landscape in Burgundy, featuring rolling hills, trees, a winding river, and distant houses and a church. The scene is rendered in shades of gray, with etched lines and tonal shading conveying a sense of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
Legros's use of fine, delicate lines and loose, expressive etching creates a sketch-like quality, capturing the subtleties of light and shadow. The print's tonal shading and textured lines give the landscape a sense of depth and realism.
History & Provenance
Alphonse Legros, a French-born artist, created this work after relocating to London in 1863, where he played a significant role in reviving the art of etching in Britain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne)
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne)
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A Valley in Burgundy (Une Vallée en Bourgogne)
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Valley of Dunes (La vallee des dunes)
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