Maxime Lalanne, “Dans un Parc”, 1869

Maxime Lalanne (also known as François Antoine Maxime Lalanne) (1827–1886)

“Dans un Parc” (In a Park), also known as “Park met Bomen en Ruïne” (Park with Trees and Ruin), 1869

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching with plate tone on fine laid paper (“Glaslan” watermark) with generously wide margins as issued. This is an impression before lettering for publication from the fourth state (of seven), printed before the addition of the artist’s monogram in the upper right and the lower publication lettering (which includes the final title, artist’s name, and publisher details).

The etching is from the rare early series of twelve plates titled “12 Croquis à l'Eau-forte par Maxime Lalanne” (12 Etchings by Maxime Lalanne), also known as “Divertissements sur Cuivre” (Improvisations on Copper [Plates]), published in Paris in 1869.

The impression is richly inked and flawlessly printed. The sheet is in pristine condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, or handling marks.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 37.6 x 27.3 cm
• Platemark: 26.6 x 18.9 cm

References:

• Villet 58 IV (Jeffrey M Villet, “The Complete Prints of Maxime Lalanne”, 2010, Washington, D.C., art@home fine prints, n. p., cat. no. 58 state IV/VII)
• Beraldi 60 (Henri Beraldi, “Les Graveurs du Dix-Neuvième Siècle: LAEMLEIN – MÉCOU”, 1889, vol. IX, Paris, Librairie L. Conquet, p. 20, cat. no. 60)
• National Gallery of Art (Washington): Accession No. 2009.72.33 (https://www.nga.gov/artworks/154069-dans-un-parc)
• British Museum: Museum No. 1872,0511.35 (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1872-0511-35)

Price & Shipping:

AU$282 (approximately US$194.90 / €171.43 / £147.71), inclusive of worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this rare proof state etching in pristine condition featuring a romantic parkland view to what is possibly a ruined abbey in the distance—a scene designed to arouse a viewer’s poetic spirit—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will gladly send you a PayPal invoice for an easy and secure purchase.

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