1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Old Quarter of Amsterdam is a 1881 by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a busy canal in a city, packed with tall, narrow buildings. Boats float on the water, and people sit on a bridge or walk along the edges. The lines are quick and sketchy, with lots of cross-hatching to show shadows and depth. The artist focused on everyday life in a city, not polished perfection. The title says this is Amsterdam, but the style feels more like a quick study than a finished painting. Next, look up Maxime Lalanne to see how he balanced sketchy lines with real scenes.
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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