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Le Pont de Bois, by Maxime Lalanne, ink, 1873

Le Pont de Bois

Maxime Lalanne

1873

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Le Pont de Bois is a 1873 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Maxime Lalanne
When & what style?
1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a bridge over a river. A person on horseback is standing on the left side of the bridge, looking out at the water. The scene is set in a rural area with trees and bushes surrounding the river. The artist has used a range of tones to create depth and texture in the painting, from the dark shadows under the bridge to the lighter areas of the sky. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Maxime Lalanne
Artist

Maxime Lalanne

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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