1877
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Canal à Pont-Saint-Maxence is a 1877 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet canal lined with tall, skinny trees. The water is calm, reflecting the branches above, and a narrow path runs along the right side. Two tiny figures walk far ahead, almost lost in the distance. The artist used fine lines to show every leaf and ripple, making the scene feel alive. This is a type of print called *etching*, where acid bites into metal to create the design. Next, check out etching to see how artists make prints like this.
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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