Maxime Lalanne; Alfred Cadart

Maxime Lalanne, whose printmaking career spanned the period between 1827 and 1880, frequently collaborated with the publisher Alfred Cadart. This collaborative output focused primarily on detailed topographical views and landscapes, reflecting the mid-nineteenth century resurgence of etching as an expressive medium.

Eight of their prints are represented in major collections, including the National Gallery of Art, establishing the enduring significance of these Maxime Lalanne; Alfred Cadart prints. Their work captures specific regional French scenes, balancing documentary precision with atmospheric effect.

Notable documented prints held in museum collections emphasize rural and architectural subjects, such as Dans les Champs de Cenon, Dans Mon Jardin à Bordeaux, and Le Pigeonnier. Further examples of their detailed landscape views include A Cusset (Allier) and Vue d’Hennebont (Morbihan). These works demonstrate a level of execution considered museum-quality graphic art. Due to the timeframe of their activity, much of their catalog is now considered to be in the public domain.