1871
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Guard Post (Un Poste de garde) is a 1871 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dimly lit room with a bed in the center. A person lies under rough blankets, looking asleep or still. Next to the bed, a soldier stands at attention by a window, holding a rifle. Outside, trees and a dark sky are visible through the glass. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to create a sense of urgency and realism. The focus is on everyday life, not fancy scenes. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made prints with acid and needles.
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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