1891
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Departure for Greenwich (Depart pour Greenwich) is a 1891 graphite by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a sketch of people in a boat. The boat is in the middle of the image, with the bow pointing to the right. There are two people in the boat, one sitting and one standing. The standing person is holding a long pole, possibly an oar. In the background, there is a large building with a pointed roof. The sketch is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The artist has used a range of values to create depth and texture in the image. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the boat is gliding across the water. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.
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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