Artwork
Le 14 Juillet. Illumination de la Seine du Pont Neuf au Pont au Change
Le 14 Juillet. Illumination de la Seine du Pont Neuf au Pont au Change 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. Le 14 Juillet.
About this work
Overview
Le 14 Juillet. Illumination de la Seine du Pont Neuf au Pont au Change is a wood engraving created by Auguste Lepère in 1882, capturing a Bastille Day celebration in Paris.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Seine River at night, illuminated by festive lighting between the Pont Neuf and Pont au Change bridges, conveying a lively atmosphere with crowds and boats.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed fine lines to achieve a textured effect, characteristic of detailed prints from the period, creating an image with depth through the interplay of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
Auguste Lepère, a French painter and etcher active in the late 19th century, played a significant role in reviving wood engraving as an artistic medium in Europe.
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.
