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Souvenirs artistiques du Siège de Paris: Le Cavalie (Bastion 63), by Maxime Lalanne, 1870

Souvenirs artistiques du Siège de Paris: Le Cavalie (Bastion 63)

Maxime Lalanne

1870

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Souvenirs artistiques du Siège de Paris: Le Cavalie (Bastion 63) is a 1870 by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Maxime Lalanne
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white drawing of a street scene. The street is lined with trees and buildings on the left, while the right side appears to be a hill or slope with a few structures. In the foreground, there are people and what looks like debris or rubble. The drawing seems to depict a scene of aftermath or destruction, possibly from a war or conflict. The presence of debris and the somber tone of the drawing suggest a serious or tragic event. The style of the drawing, with its focus on everyday life and realistic depiction, is reminiscent of the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

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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