1900
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dedication Page is a 1900 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a busy harbor packed with ships, their sails and rigging tangled in detailed lines. In the foreground, a flag flutters and flowers bloom in bold orange and white. Below, a handwritten note in French reads *"Mon Cher Lepère..."*—it’s like a personal message tucked into the scene. The mix of ships and flowers feels oddly peaceful, almost like a dream. The artist used tiny lines and shading to build up the shapes, making everything look textured and alive. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving to learn how artists carve and ink images like this one.
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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