1866
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vue de la Ville de Delft is a 1866 ink by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, depicting Bruges, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with boats and a town in the background. The water is calm, with a few small ships and a lone rowboat in the foreground. Buildings with pointed roofs line the shore, and the sky above is full of soft, swirling clouds. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand drama—just people going about their day by the water. The title says this was a study for a bigger painting, but it stands well on its own. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists like this used ink and metal plates to create 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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