Artwork
The Landscape Artist (Le paysagiste)
The Landscape Artist (Le paysagiste) is an ink print by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Landscape Artist is a 1912 color woodcut by Auguste Lepère, a French artist known for his work in various mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man seated outdoors, sketching a landscape. Another figure stands in the background, also drawing. The scene reflects the artist's interest in capturing the natural world and the act of artistic creation.
Technique & Style
The woodcut features bold, simple lines and flat areas of dark ink against a light background, giving it a textured, rough appearance characteristic of the medium.
History & Provenance
Created in 1912, The Landscape Artist is part of Lepère's later work, which contributed to the revival of 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.
