Who painted Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich?

Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1871.

Where can I see Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich?

Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich?

Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich?

Museum-quality prints of Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich

Maxime Lalanne , 1871

Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:monogram in plate upper left; by later hands in graphite lower right: v. 77 i/ii (ii/iii) with [monogram] 6x9 false proof on Japan

About this work

Overview

Created in 1871, Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich is an etching on Japanese paper by French printmaker Maxime Lalanne. The work measures a modest size typical of his intimate cityscapes and presents a bustling street scene centered on a gate or entrance. Lalanne’s reputation rests on his precise line work and subtle tonal variations, qualities evident throughout this composition.

Subject & Meaning

Small shelters and tents appear on the left, and a fence lines the right side, suggesting a transitional space between urban and rural environments.

The image captures a lively thoroughfare flanked by modest buildings, with pedestrians traversing a dirt road while some carry tools or sticks. Small shelters and tents appear on the left, and a fence lines the right side, suggesting a transitional space between urban and rural environments. The focus on ordinary activity reflects Lalanne’s interest in documenting everyday French life in the late nineteenth century.

Technique & Style

Lalanne employed fine, controlled lines to render light, shadow, and texture, exploiting the absorbent qualities of Japanese paper to achieve delicate tonal gradations. The etching demonstrates the artist’s mastery of the mid‑19th‑century French revival of printmaking, where meticulous draftsmanship and atmospheric effects were combined to convey both structure and mood.

History & Provenance

Maxime Lalanne, active during the mid‑1800s, contributed significantly to the resurgence of etching in France. Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich was produced during a prolific period for the artist, though specific ownership records are limited. The print has circulated among collectors of French graphic art and appears in several catalogues of Lalanne’s oeuvre.