Porte de l'Avenue Uhrich

1871

Maxime Lalanne

Associated Names
Maxime Lalanne

Artist, French, 1827 - 1886

The image depicts a perspective from ground level looking across an open space towards distant structures. The horizon aligns with the tops of the buildings in the distance. Various figures are present in the open space, engaged in activities. The drawing is done with delicate lines, resembling etching, showing both architectural and natural elements. The color palette is monochromatic with black and beige tones on a creamy background. Closest to the viewer, there are discarded items and debris scattered haphazardly. On the right, a person stands near a shadowed gate or fence, observing the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on Japanese paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Carol and James Goodfriend

  • Dimensions

    image: 11.3 × 19.2 cm (4 7/16 × 7 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 28.3 × 40 cm (11 1/8 × 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.113.26

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Villet 2010, no. 77, state iv/iv with monogram

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, nos. 70-83.

2010

  • Villet, Jeffrey Michael. The Complete Prints of Maxime Lalanne: a catalogue raisonné, lithographs and etchings. Washington, DC: 2010, no. 77, state iv/iv, with monogram.

Inscriptions

monogram in plate upper left; by later hands in graphite lower right: v. 77 i/ii (ii/iii) with [monogram] 6x9 false proof on Japan

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