1869
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Banks of the Tamise is a 1869 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet riverbank with tall, gnarled trees and a few small buildings in the distance. The water looks calm, with gentle ripples near the shore. The whole scene is drawn in black lines on a light background, giving it a soft, slightly fuzzy look. The artist used a technique that lets ink spread loosely, making the trees and water feel alive but not too sharp. This style was new for its time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one made prints with acid and metal plates.
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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