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View from St. Michel Bridge

Maxime Lalanne

1865

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

View from St. Michel Bridge is a 1865 by Maxime Lalanne, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Maxime Lalanne
When & what style?: 1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet river scene with a stone bridge in the distance. On the left, tall buildings line the water, their windows and rooftops drawn with quick, sketchy lines. A few small boats float near the shore, and trees add dark patches of shade along the bank. The artist focused on light and shadow to show depth, especially in the water’s ripples. The buildings and bridge look simple but full of texture. Next, check out Realism to see how artists like this one captured everyday life.