1908
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Summer in Saint-Martin, the Past Nuptials (Ete de la Saint-Martin, la noce qui passe) is a 1908 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white scene of a rural landscape. Twisted trees line a dirt path, and a small crowd of people walks along it. Some are dressed in long skirts, others in hats, and a few animals are scattered nearby. The background has a faint, hazy sky and more trees, while a river or stream runs along the right side. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the trees and clothing. The light areas suggest a soft, warm day, but the whole scene feels quiet and still. Want to know more? Look up etching to see how artists like this one made prints.
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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