Artwork
Dans un parc

Dans un parc is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Dans un parc, created by François Antoine Maxime Lalanne in 1856, is an etching on laid paper exemplifying the artist's contribution to 19th-century French graphic arts.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays a serene forest scene with prominent tall trees, a winding path, and a partially obscured building in the background, evoking a sense of depth and mystery.
Technique & Style
Characterized by Lalanne's distinctive linework, the piece utilizes fine lines to achieve depth. The textured laid paper is consistent with traditional etching practices.
History & Provenance
Created in 1856, the work is a product of Lalanne's recognized practice in etching and charcoal drawing, aligning with his contributions to French graphic arts of the era.
Context
Dans un parc reflects the 19th-century French graphic arts tradition, with Lalanne's work sitting alongside other contributors to this period's flourishing print culture.
Legacy
As part of Lalanne's etched oeuvre, Dans un parc contributes to the enduring appreciation of 19th-century French printmaking techniques and aesthetic sensibilities.
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).

















