The Footbridge c. 1900

"The Footbridge," a c. 1900 etching by French artist Alphonse Legros, depicts a serene rural landscape with a small footbridge spanning a shallow stream. The scene showcases Legros's mastery of tonal variations and his preference for depicting the natural world with a melancholic beauty. This work, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the artist's commitment to realism and his ability to evoke a sense of tranquility and solitude through his art.