Artwork

Dans un parc

Dans un parc, by Maxime Lalanne, ink, 1856
Dans un parc, by Maxime Lalanne, ink, 1856

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

Portrait of Maxime Lalanne

Artist

Maxime Lalanne

François Antoine Maxime Lalanne (November 27, 1827 – July 29, 1886) was a French artist known for his etchings and charcoal drawings (fusain).

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