Who painted Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse)?

Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse) was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1874.

Where can I see Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse)?

Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse)?

Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse)

Maxime Lalanne , 1874

Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse) is a 1874 etching on wove paper by French artist Maxime Lalanne, capturing a coastal scene near Trouville.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a rugged shoreline at low tide, with choppy water and a turbulent sky, conveying the dynamic textures of the natural scene through black and white shading.

Technique & Style

Lalanne employed fine hatching lines to achieve a range of tonal values, creating a rough, realistic effect by scratching into the paper to build up shadows and light.

History & Provenance

Created in 1874, the work exemplifies Lalanne's skill in etching, a medium for which he was particularly recognized.