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The image shows a river scene with trees partially covering the horizon. A figure is in a boat in the center, close to the viewer. The brushstrokes are detailed, depicting foliage and water with crosshatching. Earth tones dominate the color palette, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
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The image shows a river scene with trees partially covering the horizon. A figure is in a boat in the center, close to the viewer. The brushstrokes are detailed, depicting foliage and water with crosshatching. Earth tones dominate the color palette, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bend in the River (Un coin de riviere)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
etching retouched with sepia ink and wash
Classification
Print
Accession number
1951.19.19
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
  • Tree
  • Water
  • River
  • Boat

NGA object ID 41554. 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.