1882
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Baptême royal à la Cour d'Espagne is a 1882 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a crowded royal ceremony. A priest in robes stands at the center, blessing a baby dressed in white. Around him, nobles in fancy clothes and soldiers with rifles watch closely. The scene looks like an outdoor church or palace courtyard, with a big crowd packed in the background. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show light and movement, making the scene feel busy and real. This style was common in wood engravings of the time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Lepère created detailed images this way.
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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