Paris in 1867, View from the Trocadero

Maxime Lalanne's etching captures a panoramic view of Paris from the Trocadero vantage point during the 1867 Exposition Universelle, showcasing the city's architectural expansion and the Seine winding through the urban landscape. The work demonstrates Lalanne's mastery of the etching medium through its detailed linework and atmospheric perspective, which convey both the grandeur of Second Empire Paris and the technical sophistication of the printmaking process. This print serves as an important documentary record of nineteenth century Paris at a moment of significant modernization and urban development.