1876
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ville d’Avray is a 1876 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet riverside scene with three people standing near the water’s edge. One person is bent over, maybe picking something up, while the other two stand close together, looking toward the river. The water is full of tiny etched lines, giving it a wavy, textured look. On the far side, there’s a cluster of bare trees and some buildings in the distance, all drawn with loose, quick strokes. Notice how the artist used shading to show light hitting the water and trees—it’s not just lines, but layers of dark and light. The people and trees are simple but full of life, and the whole scene feels like a moment frozen in time. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create depth with ink and metal plates.
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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