Artwork
Pond in the Tuileries (Le bassin des Tuileries)
Pond in the Tuileries (Le bassin des Tuileries) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pond in the Tuileries (Le bassin des Tuileries) is a 1898 chiaroscuro woodcut print by French artist Auguste Lepère, capturing a serene moment in the Tuileries Garden.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil pond within the Tuileries Garden, surrounded by strolling figures, evoking a sense of peaceful everyday life.
Technique & Style
Lepère utilized chiaroscuro woodcut to achieve depth and atmosphere, employing a predominantly earth-toned palette with subtle pink accents in the sky, enhanced by the interplay of light and shadow to convey realism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898, this work reflects Lepère's pivotal role in the European revival of wood engraving, though specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
Part of a broader artistic movement, the piece sits at the intersection of traditional printmaking techniques and the capture of modern, everyday urban scenes in late 19th-century France.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of *Pond in the Tuileries* are not outlined, it contributes to Lepère's recognized influence in wood engraving's European 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.
