Artwork
Village of Saint-Pierre during a Storm (Village de Saint-Pierre; Effet d'orage)
Village of Saint-Pierre during a Storm (Village de Saint-Pierre; Effet d'orage) 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
Alphonse Legros, a French artist who became a British citizen, created 'Village of Saint-Pierre during a Storm' in 1874. This etching is one of his works in printmaking, a medium he helped revive in Britain through his teaching.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a village on a hill during a storm, with a person in the foreground, possibly working in the fields. The turbulent sky and lightning-illuminated clouds create a dramatic scene, evoking energy and movement.
Technique & Style
Legros's use of light and shadow in the etching generates tension and drama. The medium of etching allowed him to achieve a detailed representation of the stormy weather and the village scene.
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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.
