En Forêt (Crépuscule) (In the Forest: Twilight)

En Forêt (Crépuscule) (In the Forest: Twilight)

Maxime Lalanne

1873

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a quiet forest at dusk. A winding path cuts through tall trees, their branches heavy with leaves. Light fades near the water’s edge, where a small figure stands, almost hidden by the shadows. The trees loom dark against a sky just bright enough to see. The artist used sharp lines to show texture—every leaf and ripple in the water. The title *En Forêt (Crépuscule)* means "In the Forest: Twilight," hinting at the mood. Try looking up etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.

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