Ruins of the Gallien Palace in Bordeaux
1867
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1867
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This watercolor shows crumbling stone arches and a lone tree against a cloudy sky. The palace once belonged to a Roman emperor. Lalanne used soft blues and grays to show age and weather. The artist lived in Bordeaux and often drew old ruins. He shows how time wears things down. Look at the cracks in the walls. To see more like this, check out Maxime Lalanne.
