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Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero

Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero, by Maxime Lalanne, 1867
Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero, by Maxime Lalanne, 1867

Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero is a print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
2006.254

About this work

Overview

Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero is a print created by French artist Maxime Lalanne in 1867. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print offers a panoramic view of Paris from the Trocadéro, showcasing the city's urban landscape. It features a river, a long bridge, and buildings along the riverbank, including a factory with a smokestack, capturing the city's industrial and architectural aspects.

Technique & Style

Lalanne employed fine lines to depict details such as smoke, boats, and distant architecture, a style characteristic of 19th-century city views. His focus on architectural and topographical subjects is consistent with his broader practice in printmaking and drawing.

History & Provenance

The print was created in 1867, the same year it depicts. It is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Paris in 1867: View from the Trocadéro
Paris in 1867: View from the Trocadéro, Maxime Lalanne

Artist & collection

Portrait of Maxime Lalanne

Artist

Maxime Lalanne

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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Who painted Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero?

Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero was painted by Maxime Lalanne in 1867.

Where can I see Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero?

Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero?

Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero is associated with Impressionism.

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