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Ludovic Napoléon, Vicomte Lepic — For the Poor

Ludovic Napoléon, Vicomte Lepic

For the Poor

1863

Combining etching with roulette technique to create rich tonal effects, this socially conscious work exemplifies the aristocratic artist's sympathetic portrayal of working-class subjects.

Medium
etching and roulette

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Ludovic Napoléon, Vicomte Lepic, For the Poor, 1863

Combining etching with roulette technique to create rich tonal effects, this socially conscious work exemplifies the aristocratic artist's sympathetic portrayal of working-class subjects.

Medium
etching and roulette
Year
1863
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Print, Monochrome, French, 19th Century, Charitable, Etching, Social Commentary, Historical, Narrative, Figurative

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