This sketch shows a side view of a man on a boat on calm water. The horizon is not clearly defined, with distant shorelines and soft hills indicating depth. The brushstrokes are delicate and mostly fine, linear etchings of varying density to imply texture and shading. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray to show details. The simple lines and lack of color highlight the peaceful atmosphere. The water is calm with subtle reflections, and there are trees and foliage sketched in the background.
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This sketch shows a side view of a man on a boat on calm water. The horizon is not clearly defined, with distant shorelines and soft hills indicating depth. The brushstrokes are delicate and mostly fine, linear etchings of varying density to imply texture and shading. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray to show details. The simple lines and lack of color highlight the peaceful atmosphere. The water is calm with subtle reflections, and there are trees and foliage sketched in the background.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Along the Thames (Sur la Tamise)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
etching? and drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1951.19.38
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
  • Tree
  • Water
  • Boat
  • Nature
  • Man

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