Artwork
Vue d’Hennebont (Morbihan)
Vue d’Hennebont (Morbihan) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Vue d’Hennebont (Morbihan) is an 1873 etching on laid paper by French artist François Antoine Maxime Lalanne, depicting a serene landscape of Hennebont in the Morbihan region.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a peaceful riverbank scene, featuring a prominent tree, calm water with small boats, and a distant village with a church, conveying a sense of tranquility and everyday rural life.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed fine etching lines to achieve textured effects, notably in the rippled water, blending the precision of printmaking with the expressive qualities of drawing.
History & Provenance
Created in 1873, the etching showcases Lalanne's technical proficiency in 19th-century printmaking, characteristic of his detailed landscape works.
Context
Part of a broader 19th-century printmaking tradition, this work reflects the era's emphasis on capturing natural and rural scenes through meticulous etching techniques.
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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).
