1906
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Genevieve, Paris is a 1906 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a narrow Paris street lined with old buildings. A tall clock tower rises in the distance, with people walking below. On the right, a woman in a dark coat walks a horse, while others stand near doorways or sit on steps. The left side has a flag hanging limp, and a dog lies on the ground. Rain-soaked cobblestones reflect the dim light. The artist used fine lines to show wet streets and textured buildings. The clock tower looks like a real Paris landmark, but the scene feels quiet and empty. Look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
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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