1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
American Quarries, near Paris (Carrieres d'Amerique, pres Paris) is a 1898 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet hillside with a fence and two people sitting near the top. One person leans on the fence, looking out at the view, while the other sits nearby, maybe resting. Below them, the land slopes down to a distant town, with a river or road winding through it. The sky is bright, with loose, quick lines suggesting sunlight and movement. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that makes the scene feel alive but also a little rough around the edges. The lines aren’t smooth—they’re full of tiny marks that add depth and energy. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this create these detailed, layered prints.
Louis-Auguste Lepère (30 November 1849 – 20 November 1918) was a French painter and etcher. Lepère is also considered a leader in the creative revival of wood engraving in Europe.
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