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Auguste Louis Lepère — La Vallee de la Solle

Auguste Louis Lepère

La Vallee de la Solle

1890

"La Vallée de la Solle" is a wood engraving by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French printmaker renowned for his mastery of the medium. The work depicts a serene landscape valley, showcasing Lepère's characteristic technique of using fine, delicate lines to create atmospheric depth and naturalistic detail. As a prominent figure in the revival of wood engraving during the late 19th century, Lepère demonstrates in this piece his ability to capture the subtle tonal gradations and textures characteristic of the medium.

Medium
wood engraving

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Auguste Louis Lepère, La Vallee de la Solle, 1890

"La Vallée de la Solle" is a wood engraving by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French printmaker renowned for his mastery of the medium. The work depicts a serene landscape valley, showcasing Lepère's characteristic technique of using fine, delicate lines to create atmospheric depth and naturalistic detail. As a prominent figure in the revival of wood engraving during the late 19th century, Lepère demonstrates in this piece his ability to capture the subtle tonal gradations and textures characteristic of the medium.

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

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Nineteenth Century, Print, Naturalistic, Monochrome, French, Serene, Valley, 19th-20th Century, Classical, Etching, Impressionism, Wood Engraving, Landscape, Naturalism, 1890s, Detailed, Nature, Engraving, Black and White

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