1882
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le 14 Juillet. Illumination de la Seine du Pont Neuf au Pont au Change is a 1882 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This wood engraving shows a busy river at night, lit up with bright white lights. Buildings line both sides, and a bridge with three arches spans the water in the middle. Boats float on the river, and people gather on the riverbank and near a large tree. The scene looks lively, with smoke or fireworks rising in the distance. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and light, giving it a textured look. This style was common in detailed prints of the time. Look up engraving to see how artists carved images into wood.
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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