1900
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Preface is a 1900 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy street scene with people walking and buildings lining both sides. The drawing is mostly black lines on a light background, with some areas filled in darker for shadows. A few figures stand out—one person in a hat, another carrying a bundle—while others blend into the crowd. The tiny details, like the lampposts and shop signs, make the scene feel alive. This is a wood engraving, which means the artist carved the image into wood before printing. Look up engraving to see how this technique works.
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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