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Images (Les images)
Images (Les images) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1889, Images (Les images) is a drypoint print by French artist Auguste Lepère, highlighting his experimentation with printmaking techniques during this period.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an intimate scene of an adult and a child leaning together over a table, intently focused on a shared activity, possibly drawing or writing, conveyed through loose, expressive lines.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick drypoint lines, the work features scribble-like markings and selective darker shading to achieve depth, with a faintly suggested background.
History & Provenance
While specific provenance details are not provided, Images (Les images) is part of Lepère's broader output from 1889, a time when he was notably engaged with reviving wood engraving in Europe, though this piece specifically utilizes drypoint.
Context
Within Lepère's oeuvre, Images (Les images) aligns with his interest in capturing everyday, intimate moments, reflecting a broader artistic focus on domesticity and shared human experiences.
Legacy
As part of Lepère's printmaking corpus, Images (Les images) contributes to the legacy of European print revival in the late 19th century, though its individual impact is more nuanced within the artist's overall body of work.
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Artist
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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