Artwork
Avenue de Boulogne
Avenue de Boulogne is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in plate lower left: Lalanne; in graphite by later hands lower left: Avenue de Boulogne; bottom right circled: 5; V. 75 i/ii; verso lower left: B. 76
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Overview
Avenue de Boulogne is an etching on wove paper created by French artist Maxime Lalanne in 1871. It is a print held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene forest scene with a winding path lined by tall, slender trees. Fallen branches and small plants cover the ground, and a church steeple is visible in the distance. Tiny figures are shown walking along the path, adding a sense of scale to the landscape.
Technique & Style
Lalanne used fine, varied lines to create depth in the scene. The trees in the foreground are rendered in thick, dark lines, while those in the background fade into lighter, more delicate marks. The etching technique allowed for a range of tonal values, capturing the hazy atmosphere of the forest.
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Artist
François Antoine Maxime Lalanne (November 27, 1827 – July 29, 1886) was a French artist known for his etchings and charcoal drawings (fusain).
