Artwork
Souvenirs artistiques du Siège de Paris: Le Cavalie (Bastion 63)
Souvenirs artistiques du Siège de Paris: Le Cavalie (Bastion 63) is a print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Souvenirs artistiques du Siège de Paris: Le Cavalie (Bastion 63) is an 1870 etching by French artist Maxime Lalanne, documenting a specific moment during the Siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays a somber scene of destruction at Bastion 63, showing debris, people amidst rubble, and a mix of urban and natural elements, conveying the aftermath of conflict.
Technique & Style
Executed in black-and-white, the work features realistic, everyday-life depiction, aligning with tendencies of the Impressionist movement in its focus on contemporary, mundane scenes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1870 as part of a series, the etching is one of Lalanne's contributions to the visual record of the Siege of Paris, reflecting his practice in etching and drawing.
Context
The piece is situated within the broader context of Franco-Prussian War art, capturing the immediate impact of the conflict on Parisian landscapes and daily life.
Legacy
As part of Lalanne's oeuvre and the war's visual documentation, it contributes to the historical and artistic record of the period, though its broader influence on subsequent art movements is not distinctly defined in available information.
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).
