Artwork
Dans le Port de Bordeaux
Dans le Port de Bordeaux is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Dans le Port de Bordeaux is a print created by François Antoine Maxime Lalanne in 1869 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene port scene in Bordeaux, featuring a large central boat surrounded by smaller vessels, with a church steeple in the distance, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Lalanne's use of etching and drypoint creates a textured, atmospheric effect, drawing the viewer into the scene. The combination of these techniques contributes to the overall sense of depth and tranquility.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington, exemplifying Lalanne's contributions to 19th-century printmaking.
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Artist & collection
Artist
François Antoine Maxime Lalanne (November 27, 1827 – July 29, 1886) was a French artist known for his etchings and charcoal drawings (fusain).
