The Pigeon-house c. 19th century

Editor: So, here we have Maxime Lalanne's "The Pigeon-house," an etching. It's so delicate and kind of dreamlike. What do you see when you look at this, especially considering Lalanne's fascination with light? Curator: Ah, Lalanne! He etches light itself, doesn't he? It's more than just a pigeon house; it's a stage for how light filters through the trees, dances on the water. It reminds me of Corot, but with a sharper, more graphic edge. Notice how he uses the density of lines to suggest depth. Makes you want to step right in, doesn’t it? Editor: It really does. It's like a memory. Curator: Exactly! A fleeting moment captured forever in ink.