1869
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Église Paroissiale de St. Séverin is a 1869 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a tall church with pointed towers and arched windows. Trees and a small stream run along the front. Two people stand near the entrance, looking tiny compared to the building. The lines are sharp, capturing every detail of the church’s stone walls and pointed roof. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, making the image look like a sketch but with crisp edges. This style was common for showing real places in a precise way. Check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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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