Artwork
In the Bordeaux Harbor
In the Bordeaux Harbor is a print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
In the Bordeaux Harbor is a 1869 print by French artist Maxime Lalanne, held in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling harbor scene with numerous ships and a city skyline in the background. Two figures on a ship's deck gaze out at the choppy water, captured through expressive, wavy lines.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed loose, sketchy lines to convey the energy and movement of the harbor scene. The ships and buildings are rendered with swift, confident strokes, characteristic of a hurried yet assured sketch.
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).
