Who painted Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L'orage sur la dune, Vendee)?

Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L'orage sur la dune, Vendee) was painted by Auguste Lepère in 1884.

Where can I see Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L'orage sur la dune, Vendee)?

Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L'orage sur la dune, Vendee) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L'orage sur la dune, Vendee)?

Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L'orage sur la dune, Vendee) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L'orage sur la dune, Vendee)

Auguste Lepère , 1884

Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L'orage sur la dune, Vendee) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Storm on the Dune, Vendee is an etching created by French artist Louis-Auguste Lepère in 1884. The work is a black-and-white print depicting a turbulent coastal scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a stormy seascape with a lone figure standing near the water's edge, holding a hat to their chest. The image captures the intensity of a storm over dunes in the Vendée region of France.

Technique & Style

Lepère used sharp, scratchy lines to convey the wind's power, particularly in the waves and sky. This style creates a sense of wildness and drama in the scene, characteristic of the etching technique.

Artist & collection

Artist

Auguste Lepère

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.