Ruins of a Chateau (Les ruins du chateau) 

“Ruins of a Chateau” (Les ruins du chateau) is a striking etching by the French artist Alphonse Legros. Created sometime between 1837 and 1911, the print depicts a dilapidated chateau nestled amidst overgrown foliage. The scene is shrouded in a sense of melancholy, with a somber sky casting long shadows across the crumbling structure. This artwork is indicative of Legros's fascination with the past and his skillful use of light and shadow to create atmospheric scenes.