Artwork
Les Ormeaux de Cénon
Les Ormeaux de Cénon is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Les Ormeaux de Cénon is an etching on laid paper created by François Antoine Maxime Lalanne in 1871. It is a print that showcases the artist's technical skill in capturing natural subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene rural landscape, centered around a large tree with lush foliage. The scene is characterized by a grassy terrain, a distant fence, and trees receding into the horizon, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed fine, delicate lines to achieve depth and texture, particularly in the tree's branches. This approach was typical of etching techniques used during the period, allowing for detailed and nuanced representations of natural forms.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, indicating its significance within Lalanne's oeuvre and the broader context of 19th-century etching.
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).
