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Dedication Page, by Auguste Lepère, ink, 1900

Dedication Page

Auguste Lepère

1900

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Dedication Page is a 1900 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Lepère
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a bustling harbor scene, with numerous boats and ships docked in the water. The foreground features a large flag waving in the wind, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers. In the background, a cityscape is visible, complete with buildings and trees. The artist's use of wood engraving techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The level of detail in the scene is impressive, from the intricate rigging of the ships to the delicate petals of the flowers. For more works by the artist who created this dedication page, explore the art of Lepère, Auguste.

About the artist

Portrait of Auguste Lepère
Artist

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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