1883
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le Couronnement de l'Empereur Alexandre III de Russie (27 Mai) is a 1883 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a grand indoor ceremony. At the center, a man in a long coat and tall hat holds a scepter, standing on a raised platform. Around him, other men in fancy uniforms and women in elaborate dresses watch closely. Some guards hold spears, and the room’s walls and ceiling are decorated with gold and intricate designs. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, especially in the clothing and architecture. This style fits the wood engraving technique, which relies on precise cuts to build up detail. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one 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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