1873
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Cottages is a 1873 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a quiet riverside scene with a few small houses and trees. The water is calm, and a few people are scattered along the bank—some standing, some sitting. One house has a thatched roof, and the trees look full and leafy. The whole scene is drawn in black lines, with no color. The artist used a method that creates fine, detailed lines, almost like a sketch. This kind of drawing is called *etching*—it lets artists make precise marks that look soft but sharp. Next, check out how artists used etching to create detailed landscapes.
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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