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 sketch shows a busy scene at a train station. A woman in a big hat stands on a platform, holding a bundle of flowers. Around her, other people hurry in different directions, some carrying bags or hats. The stairs and railings look old, and the whole scene has a smudgy, sketchy feel. Notice how the artist used quick, loose lines to show movement and energy. The woman’s hat and flowers stand out against the darker background, drawing your eye. Check out etching to see how artists like this one layer lines and shading to create depth.
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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