1891
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Departure for Greenwich (Depart pour Greenwich) is a 1891 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene of people preparing to leave for Greenwich. The image is an etching, which means it's made by scratching a design onto a metal plate and then printing it onto paper. The artist used a range of lines and textures to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. In the foreground, you can see people gathered around a horse and carriage, getting ready to depart. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and trees, which are rendered in loose, expressive lines. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the people are just about to set off on their journey. If you're interested in learning more about etching, you might want to check out some of the works by Lepère, Auguste.
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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