1880
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Souvenir d’Italie is a 1880 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a serene landscape with a winding road, lined with trees on both sides. In the foreground, a figure walks along the path, while a building stands in the distance, partially obscured by foliage. The scene is rendered in a range of grays, from light to dark, with subtle texture and shading. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The trees and foliage are rendered with intricate detail, while the figure in the foreground is more simply depicted. For more information on this style of etching, explore the technique of drypoint.
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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