1911
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Path from St.-Gilles, St.-Jean-de-Monts (La route de St.-Gilles, St.-Jean-de-Monts) is a 1911 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a quiet riverbank scene. Trees with thick, twisting branches line the water, their leaves detailed in fine lines. A few people walk along a path near the shore, and a small boat sits on the bank. The water looks calm, with gentle ripples. The artist used a sharp, precise line to show every leaf and branch, making the trees look almost three-dimensional. The people and boat are small but clear, adding life to the scene. Want to see more like this? Check out the technique: etching.
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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