1915
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Wreckers, Saint-Jean-de-Monts (Pilleurs d'epaves, Saint-Jean-de-Monts) is a 1915 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a stormy beach at night. Waves crash hard against the shore, and a few small figures scramble near the water’s edge, maybe searching for something in the wreckage. The lines are rough and dark, making the scene feel wild and urgent. The artist used sharp, jagged strokes to show the chaos of the storm and the struggle of the people. It’s all in black and white, but the texture makes it feel alive. Next, check out how this was made with the technique: etching.
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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