Who painted Le Pont de Bois?

Le Pont de Bois was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1873.

Where can I see Le Pont de Bois?

Le Pont de Bois is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Pont de Bois?

Le Pont de Bois is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Le Pont de Bois?

Museum-quality prints of Le Pont de Bois are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Le Pont de Bois

Maxime Lalanne , 1873

Le Pont de Bois is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:etched in image lower left: Lalanne Sc. (after Ruysdael); engraved beneath image lower right: Maxime Lalanne, sculp. / Fcois Liénard, Imp. Paris.; lower center: LE PONT DE BOIS; lower left: Jacob van Ruysdael, pinx. / Gazette des Beaux-Arts; verso in graphite bottom left: APGli005; lower center: B.136; along ride edge: 236

About this work

Overview

Le Pont de Bois is an etching on laid paper created by French artist Maxime Lalanne in 1873. The work showcases Lalanne's skill in the etching medium, characterized by detailed and expressive prints.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a wooden bridge over a river, with a person on horseback on the left side of the bridge. The surrounding environment is marked by trees and bushes, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Lalanne employed a range of tones to achieve depth and texture, from dark shadows under the bridge to lighter sky areas, demonstrating his technical proficiency in etching.