Artwork
La Neige À Paris
La Neige À Paris is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Neige À Paris is a wood engraving created by Louis-Auguste Lepère in 1882. The work captures a serene winter scene in a snow-covered Parisian street.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling Paris street under heavy snowfall, with pedestrians navigating the sidewalk amidst snow-laden trees and illuminated buildings, conveying the quiet intimacy of the city in winter.
Technique & Style
Executed using wood engraving, the piece features lines carved into wood, resulting in a textured, sketch-like appearance with detailed renderings of the snowy urban landscape.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1882, La Neige À Paris reflects Lepère's contribution to the European revival of wood engraving as an artistic medium during a period of its reevaluation.
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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