Who painted View from Pont St. Michel?

View from Pont St. Michel was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1865.

Where can I see View from Pont St. Michel?

View from Pont St. Michel is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is View from Pont St. Michel?

View from Pont St. Michel is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of View from Pont St. Michel?

Museum-quality prints of View from Pont St. Michel are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View from Pont St. Michel

Maxime Lalanne , 1865

View from Pont St. Michel is a print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. View from Pont St.

About this work

Overview

View from Pont St. Michel, an 1865 print by French artist Maxime Lalanne, depicts a serene riverside scene in Paris, characterized by a stone bridge, surrounding buildings, and everyday activities.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a mundane moment of 19th-century Parisian life, emphasizing ordinary people and activities—walkers on the bridge, boats along the docks—rather than dramatic or monumental subjects.

Technique & Style

Executed with quick, light lines, the work showcases Lalanne's mastery of suggestive, economical drawing, conveying a sense of immediacy and realism, akin to a snapshot.

History & Provenance

Created in 1865, the print is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, where it is available for public viewing.