Bordeaux Vue de Cenon

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Bordeaux, Vue de Cenon** is a delicate etching by Maxime François Antoine Lalanne, a prominent 19th-century French artist known for his masterful printmaking. Created in 1879, this work captures a panoramic view of Bordeaux from Cenon, a suburb across the Garonne River, showcasing the city's architectural landmarks and riverside charm during the Belle Époque. Lalanne, who trained under Ingres and excelled in etching and lithography, contributed to the Etching Revival movement, emphasizing intricate line work to evoke atmosphere and detail in landscapes. Measuring 201 mm high by 281 mm wide,...