1871
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Cavalier, Bastion 63 (The Rider, Bastion 63) is a 1871 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a busy street scene with soldiers, tents, and a makeshift camp. A large tree stands near a building on the left, while people and horses fill the right side. The ground is muddy, and the whole scene looks like a temporary military setup. The artist used fine lines to show details like the soldiers’ uniforms and the trees’ leaves. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made precise 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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