1871
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Un Tir aux Bastions is a 1871 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy scene by a riverbank. People are walking, riding horses, and gathering near a large, pyramid-shaped structure with steps. Trees line the path, and houses sit in the background, with hills and clouds above. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, giving it a soft, sketchy look. This style was common in early Impressionist and Realist works. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made 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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