Who painted City Ramparts?

City Ramparts was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1885.

Where can I see City Ramparts?

City Ramparts is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is City Ramparts?

City Ramparts is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of City Ramparts?

Museum-quality prints of City Ramparts are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

City Ramparts

Maxime Lalanne , 1885

City Ramparts is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate lower left: Lalanne; by later hand in graphite lower right: 150; verso lower center: RPG13144

About this work

Overview

City Ramparts is an etching on laid paper created by French artist François Antoine Maxime Lalanne around 1885. The work exemplifies the late 19th-century revival of etching in France, a medium in which Lalanne was particularly skilled.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a fortified city wall with a central gate, surrounded by foliage and a solitary figure. The detailed rendering of the stonework and vegetation suggests a focus on the interplay between urban architecture and natural environment.

Technique & Style

Lalanne's use of etching achieves a high level of detail and texture, creating a sense of depth in the scene. The work's realistic style and attention to texture are characteristic of the artist's approach, drawing comparisons to the etchings of Rembrandt.