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The image displays a landscape with a low horizon line, a lone figure sitting under a group of trees, and a sky above. The trees are detailed with fine, textured strokes and frame the left and central parts of the composition. The etching style uses flowing lines for the foliage and ground. The color scheme is monochromatic in soft sepia and cream, creating a serene atmosphere. In the distance, there are faint landscape features, emphasizing the interaction between the natural elements and the figure.
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The image displays a landscape with a low horizon line, a lone figure sitting under a group of trees, and a sky above. The trees are detailed with fine, textured strokes and frame the left and central parts of the composition. The etching style uses flowing lines for the foliage and ground. The color scheme is monochromatic in soft sepia and cream, creating a serene atmosphere. In the distance, there are faint landscape features, emphasizing the interaction between the natural elements and the figure.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Along the River (Le long de la rive)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
etching and drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1946.4.28
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • figure
  • plant
  • Tree
  • River
  • Grass

NGA object ID 32670. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.