Artwork
Departure for Greenwich (Depart pour Greenwich)
Departure for Greenwich (Depart pour Greenwich) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Departure for Greenwich is a print created by Auguste Lepère in 1891 using etching and aquatint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively dock scene with a large boat in the background and figures in the foreground, including a woman with a child and a man walking beside them, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed bold lines, expressive marks, and a nuanced use of light and shadow to capture the scene's texture and depth, characteristic of his skill with printmaking techniques.
History & Provenance
Created during a period of renewal in printmaking, Departure for Greenwich reflects Lepère's engagement with the medium and his role in its revival.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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Via Garibaldi
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