1891
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pier of Bercy (Embarcadere, quai de Bercy) is a 1891 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy riverside scene with people on a wooden pier. A few men sit on the shore, some with fishing poles, while others stand or walk near boats tied up along the dock. In the water, a small boat with a canopy floats near the pier, and another boat is being rowed. Buildings line the background, with trees and more people scattered around. The artist used fine lines to capture light and movement, making the scene feel alive. The brown tones give it a warm, earthy look. Want to learn more? Check out etching, drypoint.
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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