Spring Tide, Rocks of Zion (Grande maree, rochers de Sion, Vendee)

1907

Auguste Lepère

Associated Names
Auguste Lepère

Artist, French, 1849 - 1918

The image depicts a rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks. The view is from a slightly elevated position, showing the sea, cliffs, and horizon. Distant land formations are visible under a cloudy sky. The artwork uses fine etching lines to show the movement of the sea and sky, emphasizing texture and dynamics. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and cream. Dark rocks are contrasted with white waves, which decrease in size towards the horizon.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5556

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Texier-Bernier 1931, no. 347, State undesc


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

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

Wikidata ID

Q65019024

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