Artwork
Port de Trouville
Port de Trouville is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Port de Trouville is an etching on wove paper created by French artist François Antoine Maxime Lalanne in 1880. It is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a bustling harbor with sailboats anchored near the shore, backed by buildings and trees along the waterfront. The scene is rendered with quick, sketchy lines, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed a technique allowing ink to pool on the plate, creating textured effects such as the rough water. This method was typical for printmaking at the time, and his use of it contributed to the lively feel of the scene.
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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).
