Artwork
The Seine à Bercy
The Seine à Bercy is an oil painting by the Realist artist Stanislas Lépine. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Seine à Bercy is an 1868 oil painting by Stanislas Lépine, currently part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene riverscape of the Seine at Bercy, conveying tranquility through its depiction of gently flowing water, lined riverbanks with buildings and trees, and a distant bridge.
Technique & Style
Lépine employed subtle brushstrokes and a nuanced use of light and color to achieve a soft, dreamy effect, emphasizing the play of light on the water and drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1868, the work is now held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stanislas Victor Edouard Lépine (October 3, 1835 – September 28, 1892) was a French painter who specialized in landscapes, especially views of the Seine.
