Artwork
View from the Viaduct at the Pont-du-Jour, Panorama de la Seine
View from the Viaduct at the Pont-du-Jour, Panorama de la Seine 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
View from the Viaduct at the Pont-du-Jour, Panorama de la Seine is a print created by French artist Maxime Lalanne in 1870. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a panoramic view of the Seine River, showcasing the city's development around the water. The scene includes bridges, buildings, forts, and a park, highlighting the relationship between the urban landscape and the river.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of black and white with subtle shading to convey depth. The level of detail in the cityscape and landscape suggests a careful observation of the scene.
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).
Bastion 49
Collège Henri IV, Paris, ou Lycée Napoléon (Henry IV College or Napoleon School, Paris)
Vue du chateau de Madrid
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The Banks of the Seine at Bezons
Bastion 66
Henry IV College
Les Bords de la Seine près Argenteuil (The Banks of the Seine by Argenteuil)
Rouen
Souvenirs artistiques du Siège de Paris: Le Cavalie (Bastion 63)