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Auguste Louis Lepère — Amiens Cathedral, Inventory Day

Auguste Louis Lepère

Amiens Cathedral, Inventory Day

1887

"Amiens Cathedral, Inventory Day" is an etching by Auguste Louis Lepère that captures the Gothic grandeur of the Amiens Cathedral in France. The work exemplifies Lepère's mastery of the etching medium, employing fine lines and careful tonal gradations to render architectural detail and atmospheric effects. The composition depicts a moment of quiet activity within the cathedral, showcasing the artist's ability to infuse historical subject matter with contemplative mood through his precise printmaking technique.

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Auguste Louis Lepère, Amiens Cathedral, Inventory Day, 1887

"Amiens Cathedral, Inventory Day" is an etching by Auguste Louis Lepère that captures the Gothic grandeur of the Amiens Cathedral in France. The work exemplifies Lepère's mastery of the etching medium, employing fine lines and careful tonal gradations to render architectural detail and atmospheric effects. The composition depicts a moment of quiet activity within the cathedral, showcasing the artist's ability to infuse historical subject matter with contemplative mood through his precise printmaking technique.

Medium
etching
Year
1887
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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Architectural Subject, historical recording, Etching, French Artist, Documentary Mood, Late 19th Century, Print Medium, Realism, Urban Landscape, Gothic Architecture

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