1885
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Les Funérailles de L'Amiral Courbet is a 1885 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This wood engraving shows a huge crowd packed into a city square, watching a grand funeral procession. At the center, a black-draped carriage carries a coffin, surrounded by rows of people in long coats and hats. Behind them, a stage holds banners reading "Justice" and "Liberty," while buildings with crumbling facades and spires loom in the background. The scene feels busy and somber, with every face turned toward the coffin. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the crowd look dense and the buildings detailed. This was a big political event—people carried flags and stood at attention, showing respect for the dead admiral. Want to see more of this style? Check out engraving to learn how artists carved intricate details 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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