1869
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Incendie dans le port de Bordeaux is a 1869 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a fire in the port of Bordeaux. The dark sky is filled with smoke, and the water below is illuminated by the flames. In the foreground, several boats are visible, some of which appear to be on fire. The painting's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of intensity and chaos. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the way the smoke and flames are rendered, giving the scene a sense of realism. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into the process of etching, which was used to create this painting.
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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