Artwork
Un Site Hollandais (A Zaandam)
Un Site Hollandais (A Zaandam) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Un Site Hollandais (A Zaandam), created by French artist Maxime Lalanne in 1877, is an etching on laid paper depicting a serene Dutch village scene. The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays a tranquil Zaandam village, with windmills, wooden houses, and moored boats by choppy water. The composition captures a moment of stillness, emphasizing the quiet daily life of the Dutch landscape.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed etching techniques, scratching lines into a metal plate to achieve sharp lines, textures, and tonal depth. This method is characteristic of his detailed, monochromatic style across various media.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1877, the etching is now held in the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington, D.C., reflecting Lalanne's contribution to the printmaking tradition.
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).
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