
Auguste Louis Lepère
Rouen Illustré: Cour de L'Albane; Rue Saint Romain; L'aubette Rue Armand - Carrel
1896
This wood engraving by Auguste Louis Lepère depicts three distinctive scenes from Rouen, France, showcasing the artist's masterful technique in capturing urban architecture and street life. Lepère, a prominent figure in the late 19th century printmaking revival, employs the fine linear qualities characteristic of wood engraving to render intricate architectural details and atmospheric effects across the three vignettes. The work exemplifies the artist's interest in documenting French provincial cities with both technical precision and romantic sensibility.
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- wood engraving
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