Artwork

Village of Wimille, near Boulogne (Village de Wimille, pres Boulogne)

Village of Wimille, near Boulogne (Village de Wimille, pres Boulogne) 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

Village de Wimille, pres Boulogne is an etching created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. The work is a representation of a rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a village near Boulogne, nestled in a valley surrounded by hills. The scene includes several buildings, such as a church, and is characterized by a range of grays that evoke a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Legros used a range of etched lines and textures to convey the scene. Loose, expressive strokes render the foreground trees and bushes, while more detailed and precise lines define the distant buildings.