Artwork

Black Rocks near Trouville (Low Tide)

Black Rocks near Trouville (Low Tide), by Maxime Lalanne, 1874
Black Rocks near Trouville (Low Tide), by Maxime Lalanne, 1874

Black Rocks near Trouville (Low Tide) is a print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Black Rocks near Trouville (Low Tide) is a 1874 print by French artist Maxime Lalanne, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a rocky shoreline at low tide, with dark rocks and a gloomy atmosphere dominated by grays and blacks. A distant hill or mountain adds depth to the composition.

Technique & Style

Lalanne's use of chiaroscuro creates a somber mood, with bold and expressive brushstrokes conveying energy and movement. The range of grays and blacks is relieved only by the faint blue-gray of the water.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Maxime Lalanne

Artist

Maxime Lalanne

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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