Who painted Richmond?

Richmond was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1871.

Where can I see Richmond?

Richmond is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Richmond?

Richmond is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Richmond?

Museum-quality prints of Richmond are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Richmond

Maxime Lalanne , 1871

Richmond 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:lower right in plate: RICHMOND / 1871. / Lalanne; lower center in plate: Fçois Liénard,Imp. Paris.; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 120- / 72

About this work

Overview

Richmond is an 1871 etching on laid paper by French artist Maxime Lalanne, a prominent figure in 19th-century French graphic arts.

Subject & Meaning

The etching captures a serene, natural scene: a tranquil pond with grazing cows, surrounded by tall, twisted trees whose roots extend into the foreground. A distant, hazy landscape includes a line of trees and a faint building.

Technique & Style

Lalanne employed sharp etched lines to convey the play of light on water and foliage, resulting in a slightly impressionistic, fuzzy effect that prioritizes capturing movement and mood over precise detail.

History & Provenance

Created in 1871, Richmond reflects Lalanne's contribution to the etching tradition in 19th-century France. Specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

Understanding Richmond involves recognizing the etching process, where acid is used to carve designs into metal plates, a technique central to Lalanne's artistic practice and the period's graphic arts.