1870
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Bordeaux is a 1870 by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows four tall, narrow scenes of a city street. The buildings lean in, their facades packed with windows and balconies. Trees line the sidewalk, and a few people walk along the uneven pavement. Light fades from top to bottom, making the lower parts look darker. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and texture—like wind in the trees or water in the gutters. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.
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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