Artwork
View from Pont St. Michel

View from Pont St. Michel is a print by the Impressionist artist Maxime Lalanne. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. View from Pont St.
- Accession no.
- 1920.691
About this work
Overview
View from Pont St. Michel, an 1865 print by French artist Maxime Lalanne, depicts a serene riverside scene in Paris, characterized by a stone bridge, surrounding buildings, and everyday activities.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a mundane moment of 19th-century Parisian life, emphasizing ordinary people and activities, walkers on the bridge, boats along the docks, rather than dramatic or monumental subjects.
Technique & Style
Executed with quick, light lines, the work showcases Lalanne's mastery of suggestive, economical drawing, conveying a sense of immediacy and realism, akin to a snapshot.
History & Provenance
Created in 1865, the print is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, where it is available for public viewing.
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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).

















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