Artwork
Italian Landscape
Italian Landscape is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Italian Landscape is an 1865 etching on wove paper by French artist Maxime Lalanne, housed in the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays a serene Italian landscape with two figures by a stream, lush foliage, and distant, possibly ruined, architecture, evoking calm and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Lalanne's etching technique on wove paper achieves a textured, detailed effect, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1865, the work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington, D.C.
Context
Italian Landscape reflects Lalanne's focus on capturing natural beauty through etching, a medium for which he is notably recognized.
Legacy
This piece contributes to Lalanne's reputation for skillfully conveying serene landscapes through etchings and drypoints.
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).
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