Auguste Louis Lepère's "Self-Portrait" is a wood engraving that demonstrates the artist's mastery of this demanding printmaking technique, which requires incising an image into the end grain of a wooden block. The work exemplifies Lepère's skill in using fine lines and careful tonal modulation to capture both physical likeness and psychological presence. As a prominent figure in the wood engraving revival of the late 19th century, Lepère used this self-portrait to showcase the medium's capacity for intricate detail and nuanced expression.