1884
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rouen is a 1884 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a city skyline with tall church spires in the distance. In the foreground, a park stretches out with thick trees, a winding path, and a few small figures walking. The sky is lightly sketched with wispy clouds, and the water in the bottom corner looks calm. The artist focused on the contrast between nature and city life, using sharp lines to define the trees and buildings. The print’s texture comes from the etching technique, where ink fills the scratched lines. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
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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