1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Corner of the Rue Royale (Coin de la rue royale) is a 1890 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a busy city street corner with people walking, riding in carriages, and standing around. In the foreground, a woman in a large hat sits on a bench, holding a fan. Behind her, a tall lamp post stretches up, and buildings with columns line the street. Trees and more people fill the background, giving a lively, crowded feel. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the woman’s hat and the buildings. This style makes the scene feel detailed but also a little dreamy. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into wood.
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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