Artwork
Les Deux Bourrines
Les Deux Bourrines is an ink print by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Les Deux Bourrines is an etching created by Auguste Lepère around 1893. The work is a print that showcases Lepère's skill as a French painter and etcher.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene riverside scene with simple, rustic figures relaxing by the water. A small boat and a thatched-roof house are also present, set against a backdrop of trees with branches rendered in loose, wavy lines.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed a scratchy, textured style to capture the scene, using loose strokes to convey a sense of movement and light. The figures are reduced to simple shapes, lacking facial details or other defining features.
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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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