"Près d'Amiens, les tourbières" is an etching and drypoint by Alphonse Legros depicting the peat bogs near Amiens in northern France. The work exemplifies Legros's mastery of intaglio techniques, combining the precise linear qualities of etching with the rich, velvety tones achievable through drypoint. The composition captures the atmospheric qualities of the wetland landscape, demonstrating the artist's interest in both naturalistic observation and the expressive possibilities of printmaking.