Auguste Louis Lepère's wood engraving depicts a serene woodland scene near Moret in the Fontainebleau Forest, capturing the interplay of light and shadow through the artist's masterful use of the engraving medium. The composition features a tannin mill nestled within a densely forested landscape, showcasing Lepère's technical precision in rendering natural textures and atmospheric effects typical of late 19th century printmaking. As part of a bound volume of 34 works, this piece exemplifies the artist's dedication to documenting the French countryside through the traditional and labor intensive medium of wood engraving.