Who painted Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake?

Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1870.

Where can I see Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake?

Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake?

Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake?

Museum-quality prints of Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake

Maxime Lalanne , 1870

Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake is a charcoal drawing by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in black ink: Maxime Lalanne

About this work

Overview

Alpine Castle above a Wooded Lake is a drawing created by French artist Maxime Lalanne around 1870. It is executed in charcoal with additional techniques and media on beige laid paper.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Lalanne's expertise with charcoal, utilizing various techniques such as stumping, scraping, erasing, and wetting, alongside white chalk. These methods allow for a detailed and nuanced representation of the landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The work is a landscape study, capturing a scene of a castle above a wooded lake in the Alpine region. It reflects Lalanne's ability to render natural scenery through his preferred medium.