1878
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Souvenir de Bordeaux is a 1878 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy riverbank with boats, buildings, and a tall spire in the distance. The water is full of small vessels, some tied to the shore, while a crane and warehouses sit on the right. The artist used fine lines to show light and movement, giving the scene a lively but slightly fuzzy look. The title *Souvenir de Bordeaux* hints this is a memory of the French city’s port. The rough, textured paper and delicate shading suggest the artist focused on capturing real-life details rather than perfect lines. Want to know more? Check out the technique: etching.
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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