Willows (Les saules) 

"Willows (Les saules)" is a print by the French artist Alphonse Legros, renowned for his realist etchings. The print, likely created during his lifetime (1837-1911), showcases Legros's masterful handling of line and tonal contrast. The composition depicts two willow trees, their gnarled trunks and branches rendered with intricate detail, creating a sense of depth and texture. The barren landscape surrounding the trees, with its subtle suggestion of distant foliage, emphasizes the starkness of the scene, which is characteristic of Legros's artistic style.