Vue du Bas Meudon, Bords de la Seine

1884

Maxime Lalanne

Associated Names
Maxime Lalanne

Artist, French, 1827 - 1886

The image shows an elevated view across a river towards the opposite bank. The horizon is in the upper portion with distant trees and buildings in the background. The artwork features detailed linework typical of etching techniques, creating a precise and structured appearance. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and white. In the foreground, a river with a small boat can be seen. On the bank, figures and carriages are shown on a road leading to a building with a flag. In the distance, buildings and trees add depth to the composition. The sky is filled with clouds depicted with intricate linework.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on chine collé

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Carol and James Goodfriend

  • Dimensions

    image: 13.1 × 21.2 cm (5 3/16 × 8 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 26.2 × 36 cm (10 5/16 × 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.113.57

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Villet 2010, no. 153, only state

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. 124.

2010

  • Villet, Jeffrey Michael. The Complete Prints of Maxime Lalanne: a catalogue raisonné, lithographs and etchings. Washington, DC: 2010, no. 153, only state.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Bords de la Seine, M. Lalanne 1884.; by later hand in graphite across bottom: "Bord De La Seine" original etching by Maxime LaLanne from Hammerton's Landscape 1885; verso circled and crossed out: P1738 / 76/77 - A [C?] W

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