Artwork
Les Fêtes de Rennes. La grande Cavalcade Romaine
Les Fêtes de Rennes. La grande Cavalcade Romaine is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Les Fêtes de Rennes.
About this work
Overview
Les Fêtes de Rennes. La grande Cavalcade Romaine is a wood engraving created by Louis-Auguste Lepère in 1886. It depicts a chaotic scene of a Roman cavalry parade turned violent.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving shows a street battle between people in armor and civilians, with figures on the ground and others standing with shields and swords. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings lining the street, littered with debris.
Technique & Style
Lepère used dark lines and shading to convey movement and tension in the scene, demonstrating his skill in the wood engraving medium.
Context
The work reflects Lepère's engagement with traditional printmaking and contemporary artistic movements, as part of his role in reviving wood engraving 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.
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