Artwork
In the Bordeaux Harbor
In the Bordeaux Harbor is a print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1925.36
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
In the Bordeaux Harbor is a 1869 print by French artist Maxime Lalanne, held in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling harbor scene with numerous ships and a city skyline in the background. Two figures on a ship's deck gaze out at the choppy water, captured through expressive, wavy lines.
Technique & Style
Lalanne employed loose, sketchy lines to convey the energy and movement of the harbor scene. The ships and buildings are rendered with swift, confident strokes, characteristic of a hurried yet assured sketch.
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Artist
François Antoine Maxime Lalanne (November 27, 1827 – July 29, 1886) was a French artist known for his etchings and charcoal drawings (fusain).
