Rouen was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1884.

Where can I see Rouen?

Rouen is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Rouen?

Rouen is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Rouen?

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

Artwork

Rouen

Maxime Lalanne , 1884

Rouen is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate lower right: Rouen 1884 / Maxime Lalanne; by later hands lower left in graphite: Rouen from the country / [?] by Max Lalanne; lower right (faint): 5/6; on verso lower right: JB1021; lower center: A[P?] G 10729

About this work

Overview

Rouen is a print created by French artist François Antoine Maxime Lalanne in 1884. It is an etching on wove paper, showcasing Lalanne's skill in capturing urban and architectural scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a cityscape with church spires in the distance and a park in the foreground, featuring trees, a path, and strolling figures. The contrast between natural and urban elements is a central theme, with sharp lines defining both the trees and buildings.

Technique & Style

The etching technique used by Lalanne gives the print its textured quality, with ink filling the scratched lines to create detailed images. The artist's use of sharp lines and varying levels of detail achieves a nuanced representation of the scene.