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Auguste Louis Lepère — Coin de la Rue de la Lune

Auguste Louis Lepère

Coin de la Rue de la Lune

1890

"Coin de la Rue de la Lune" is a wood engraving by Auguste Louis Lepère depicting a street corner in Paris with characteristic late 19th century urban architecture and activity. Lepère's mastery of the wood engraving technique is evident in his precise linework and tonal gradations, which create depth and atmospheric effects in this intimate city scene. The work exemplifies the artist's commitment to capturing the everyday beauty of Parisian streets through this traditional printmaking medium.

Medium
wood engraving

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Auguste Louis Lepère, Coin de la Rue de la Lune, 1890

"Coin de la Rue de la Lune" is a wood engraving by Auguste Louis Lepère depicting a street corner in Paris with characteristic late 19th century urban architecture and activity. Lepère's mastery of the wood engraving technique is evident in his precise linework and tonal gradations, which create depth and atmospheric effects in this intimate city scene. The work exemplifies the artist's commitment to capturing the everyday beauty of Parisian streets through this traditional printmaking medium.

Medium
wood engraving
Year
1890
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Print, 19th Century, Parisian Street Scene, Art Nouveau, French Artist, Atmospheric Mood, Nocturnal Atmosphere, Woodcut, Urban Landscape, Decorative Style

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