1870
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
View from the Viaduct of Point du Jour is a 1870 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy riverside town with a bridge in the distance. Buildings line the water’s edge, and people walk along the docks. Trees and a tall chimney puffing smoke stand out on the right side. The scene looks like a mix of daily life and industry. The artist used lines to capture light and shadow, giving it a rough, sketchy feel. This style was common in early Impressionist or Realist works. Check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and needles.
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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