Artwork
Vue du Bas Meudon, Bords de la Seine
Vue du Bas Meudon, Bords de la Seine is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Vue du Bas Meudon, Bords de la Seine is an etching on chine collé created by French artist François Antoine Maxime Lalanne in 1884. The print is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene riverbank scene along the Seine, featuring a small wooden dock, trees, and a distant pavilion. A few figures are shown near the shore and a moored boat, capturing a tranquil moment.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed fine lines to convey light and texture, particularly in the rendering of water and clouds, a characteristic technique in etchings of the period.
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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).
