1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
View of St.-Jean-de-Mont, Vendee (Vue de St.-Jean-de-Mont, Vendee) is a 1892 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching and aquatint print shows a village scene with a church steeple in the distance. The village is surrounded by trees and fields, with a few buildings in the foreground. The print is done in shades of brown and black, with a lot of texture and detail. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and atmosphere in the print. The trees and fields are rendered in soft, feathery lines, while the buildings are more solid and defined. The church steeple rises above the village, giving a sense of height and perspective. The print is a beautiful example of Impressionist and Realist techniques. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, look up Auguste Lepère.
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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