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The image depicts a scene with a high horizon, trees, thatched-roof structures, fallen logs, lush foliage, a figure, and a monochromatic color palette dominated by shades of sepia and brown. The etching technique highlights detailed textures and shapes, creating depth and complexity.
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The image depicts a scene with a high horizon, trees, thatched-roof structures, fallen logs, lush foliage, a figure, and a monochromatic color palette dominated by shades of sepia and brown. The etching technique highlights detailed textures and shapes, creating depth and complexity.

National Gallery of Art · Print

At the Home of the Woodcutters (Chez les bocherons)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
etching and drypoint?
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.5416
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Tree
  • Country landscape
  • Building

NGA object ID 8338. 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.