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Le Pont de Bois
Le Pont de Bois is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Le Pont de Bois is an etching on laid paper created by French artist Maxime Lalanne in 1873. The work showcases Lalanne's skill in the etching medium, characterized by detailed and expressive prints.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a wooden bridge over a river, with a person on horseback on the left side of the bridge. The surrounding environment is marked by trees and bushes, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed a range of tones to achieve depth and texture, from dark shadows under the bridge to lighter sky areas, demonstrating his technical proficiency in etching.
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Artist
François Antoine Maxime Lalanne (November 27, 1827 – July 29, 1886) was a French artist known for his etchings and charcoal drawings (fusain).
Herd in a Stream
Bank of the Somme (Bords de la Somme)
Brook in the Val Mondois
The Eagle's Nest in the Forest of Fontainebleau (Le nid de l'aigle dans la Foret de Fontainebleau
Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream
Apple Trees at Auvers (Pommiers à Auvers)
Fantasy
Selva (Woods)
View at Alençon (Vue prise à Alençon)
Landscape with a Peasant Carrying Firewood
Vaches Sous Bois