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Les Ormeaux de Cénon, by Maxime Lalanne, ink, 1871

Les Ormeaux de Cénon

Maxime Lalanne

1871

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Les Ormeaux de Cénon is a 1871 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Maxime Lalanne
When & what style?
1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a quiet countryside scene with a large, leafy tree in the center. The ground is covered in grass and small plants, and the sky is light with soft lines. In the distance, you can see a fence and more trees fading into the horizon. The artist used fine, delicate lines to create depth and texture, especially in the tree’s branches. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.

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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