Artwork
À Bordeaux (At Bordeaux)
À Bordeaux (At Bordeaux) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:engraved above image; Published by Frederick Keppel & Co. New York and Paris; lower left in image: A Bordeaux / 1866 / M. Lalanne
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Overview
À Bordeaux is a 1866 engraving on wove paper by French artist François Antoine Maxime Lalanne, held in the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling harbor scene with numerous ships and a city skyline in the background, featuring a prominent spire. The composition is characterized by a contrast between the detailed foreground and the more subdued background.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and volume in the representation of boats and buildings. The simplicity of the water and sky belies their intricate detailing.
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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).
