Manifestation populaire du 27 Février pour fêter le 80 année de Victor Hugo

1881

Auguste Lepère after Daniel Vierge

Associated Names
Auguste Lepère

Artist, French, 1849 - 1918

Daniel Vierge

Artist After, Spanish, 1851 - 1904

The drawing depicts a large crowd in front of a grand building. The scene shows a multitude of individuals in attire from the late 19th to early 20th century. They are gathered around a statue or focal point outside the building. Tall trees frame the scene, with bare branches suggesting late autumn or winter. There are banners and possibly a marching band or procession, indicating festivities or a significant public event. The details capture the essence of the era, from the decor to the crowd's clothing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    2007.12.11

  • Series Title

    Les Bois du Monde illustré, Volume XX (plate 756)

Associated Artworks

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The image features performers and an audience in an outdoor setting. One performer showcases an act with an animal jumping through a hoop, while a crowd watches. The scene includes various figures engaged in different activities such as playing instruments or observing. The setting is outdoors with a cloudy sky in the background, capturing a lively moment of entertainment and public gathering.

Les Chiens savants

Daniel Vierge

1883

Les Bois du Monde illustré, volume XX

Daniel Vierge, Auguste Lepère

1883

The image is depicted from a slightly elevated perspective, showing a landscape filled with debris and various elements. Closest to us are overturned carts, scattered wheels, and figures lying in disarray. In the distance, a lone figure stands atop the debris, with an raised arm. The sky above has dramatic, swirling clouds that merge with the horizon. The horizon is in the upper third of the image. The brushstrokes are detailed and textured, with a color palette of varying shades of gray.

Michel Strogoff au Théâtre du Chatelet

Auguste Lepère

1880


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Frederick Mulder, London); purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76438582

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