Auguste LEPERE

Augste Lepère (1849-1918) is the consummate 19th century painter-engraver.  Painting and drawing were always part of his life, and in particular in gouache, Lepère left us some beautiful compositions.  However, the matrix, both in wood and copper, was his happy place.  Starting a career as a reproductive wood engraver for dailies, Lepère quickly discovered that his talents were wasted on such mundane work.  From carving his own wood engravings, in black and white and in color, to woodcuts and etchings, Lepère never stopped.  All subjects were available to him, from the countryside, which he cherished, to the city, which is equally adored.  People, animals, trees and water, clouds and faces, streets and fashion: an affection for all aspects of life permeates Lepère’s enchanted prints.

Auguste Lepere - Chemin Creux a Vaureal - etching - detail
$700

Path Hollow in Vaureal

LEPERE, Auguste

Chemin Creux a Vauréal, pres de Jouy-le-Moutier (original French title)  Etching on laid Arches paper, 1893. Reference: Lotz-Brissonneau 67. Editio...

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The Tuilleries Pond
$4,500

The Tuilleries Pond

LEPERE, Auguste

Le Bassin des Tuileries (original French title) Color woodcut on laid paper.Reference: Lotz-Brissonneau 265 ii/ii.From the edition of 50, published...

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