Le Pont Neuf

1913

Auguste Lepère

Associated Names
Auguste Lepère

Artist, French, 1849 - 1918

The image shows a scene with a bridge spanning across a river, reflecting buildings in the water. Small boats are tied to the river's edge, with people visible. The artwork is done using an etching technique with detailed line work, creating texture and depth. The color scheme is mainly sepia tones with darker shades for contrast. Swirling clouds in the background add a sense of motion to the skyline.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in brown and black

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 34.5 x 44.1 cm (13 9/16 x 17 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 49.5 x 59.7 cm (19 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.154.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Texier-Bernier 1931, no. 615, State undesc state with remarque

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Conrad R. Graeber Fine Art, Riderwood, MD); purchased 2005 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1931

  • Texier-Bernier, G.M. Catalogue in Auguste Lepere, peintre et graveur decorateur de livres, by Charles Saunier. Paris: Maurice Le Garrec, 1931.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: A: Lepere, stat 4/5 2 tons

Wikidata ID

Q76336361

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