Artwork
View from the Viaduct of Point du Jour
View from the Viaduct of Point du Jour is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
View from the Viaduct of Point du Jour is an etching on Japanese paper created by French artist Maxime Lalanne in 1870. It is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a riverside town with a bridge in the distance, featuring buildings, docks, and people. The scene combines daily life and industrial elements, such as a smoking chimney.
Technique & Style
Lalanne used etching to capture the play of light and shadow, resulting in a sketchy, rough texture characteristic of early Impressionist and Realist works. The technique involves using acid and needles to create detailed prints.
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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