The image shows a view from a side angle of a cluster of trees and shrubs. The horizon is in the upper right corner, indicating an open area beyond the foliage. The etching technique creates depth and texture in the vegetation. The color scheme is mainly dark blacks and earthy tones against a lighter background, highlighting the contrast and depth of the lines. The foreground features detailed, twisted branches and foliage, with dynamic brush strokes. In the background, less detailed lines suggest a more open space compared to the dense vegetation in the foreground.
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The image shows a view from a side angle of a cluster of trees and shrubs. The horizon is in the upper right corner, indicating an open area beyond the foliage. The etching technique creates depth and texture in the vegetation. The color scheme is mainly dark blacks and earthy tones against a lighter background, highlighting the contrast and depth of the lines. The foreground features detailed, twisted branches and foliage, with dynamic brush strokes. In the background, less detailed lines suggest a more open space compared to the dense vegetation in the foreground.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Across Country (A travers champ)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1951.19.11
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Landscape
  • Tree
  • Grass
  • Nature

NGA object ID 41546. 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.