Who painted Landscape with Clump of Four Trees?

Landscape with Clump of Four Trees was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1883.

Where can I see Landscape with Clump of Four Trees?

Landscape with Clump of Four Trees is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with Clump of Four Trees?

Landscape with Clump of Four Trees is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with Clump of Four Trees?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with Clump of Four Trees are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with Clump of Four Trees

Maxime Lalanne , 1883

Landscape with Clump of Four Trees is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Clump of Four Trees is an etching on wove paper created by French artist François Antoine Maxime Lalanne in 1883. It is a landscape print held in the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts four tall trees with dense foliage standing together on flat ground, accompanied by a fence and small bushes. The background is suggested by light, indistinct lines, evoking water or fog. The scene is rendered with expressive, dark lines on a light ground.

Technique & Style

Lalanne employed the etching technique, scratching ink into a metal plate to produce the print's characteristic lines. The trees are represented in a simplified, naturalistic style, suggesting a quick study or observational drawing.