1901
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Corpus Christi Procession at Nantes (Procession de la Fete Dieu a Nantes) is a 1901 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut painting shows a crowded street scene with people dressed in robes, some carrying staffs. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, with a large archway in the center. The figures in the painting are detailed, with intricate designs on their robes. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. The painting is reminiscent of the work of other artists who have depicted religious processions. To learn more about the artist who created this piece, look up Auguste Lepère.
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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