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Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a written passage by Roger Marx dated 3 November 1900, praising illustration work related to "Nantes in 1900," particularly highlighting artist Lepère. The text is in a serif typeface. To the right, there is a line drawing depicting an architectural setting with figures, a staircase, and arches, suggesting a lively scene in an interior venue. The architectural details and figures are sketched in a loose yet precise style, depicting bustling activity or a social gathering.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1900
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
4936 × 3142 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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