Le Pigeonnier

1869

Maxime Lalanne

Associated Names
Maxime Lalanne

Artist, French, 1827 - 1886

Alfred Cadart

Printer, French, 1828 - 1875

Alfred Cadart

Publisher, French, 1828 - 1875

The image shows a landscape with a tree on the left and dense foliage throughout. In the center, a rustic building with a conical roof is partially hidden by trees. The scene is detailed with fine lines, likely from an etching technique, creating a textured appearance in black and white. A reflection on the water's surface captures the scene above, adding complexity. In the distance are more trees and part of the building.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on chine collé on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Carol and James Goodfriend

  • Dimensions

    image: 8.2 × 12.4 cm (3 1/4 × 4 7/8 in.)
    plate: 9.5 × 12.3 cm (3 3/4 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 12.7 × 19.7 cm (5 × 7 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.113.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Villet 2010, no. 62, state iv/v

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James and Carol Goodfriend, New York; gift to NGA, 2021.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892, no. 64.

2010

  • Villet, Jeffrey Michael. The Complete Prints of Maxime Lalanne: a catalogue raisonné, lithographs and etchings. Washington, DC: 2010, no. 62, state iv/v.

Inscriptions

in plate lower right: Lalanne; beneath plate lower left: Le Pigeonnier; lower center: Cadart. Edit Imp. Paris.

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