1880
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Rue de Jouy le Comte is a 1880 watercolor by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a quiet street scene. A woman in a long dress and a white hat walks down the street, carrying a basket. There are trees and houses along the street, and a few people are sitting on the ground. The painting is done in watercolor, with soft colors and loose brushstrokes. The artist has captured a sense of everyday life in this scene. The woman is going about her daily business, and the people sitting on the ground seem to be enjoying the outdoors. The painting has a peaceful, serene quality to it. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning about the Impressionism movement.
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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