1901
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
L'ancienne academie de medecine is a 1901 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This cityscape painting depicts a busy street scene, with a large building at its center. The structure features a domed roof and is surrounded by other buildings, some of which have chimneys. In the foreground, two figures are visible, while a third person walks along the street to the right. The scene is rendered in a detailed and intricate style, with a focus on the textures and patterns of the buildings and the figures. The use of dark lines and shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The level of detail and the use of shading and texture are reminiscent of the work of 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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