Paris under Snow, View from St.-Gervais (Paris sous la neige, vu du haut de St.-Gervaais)

1890

Auguste Lepère

Associated Names
Auguste Lepère

Artist, French, 1849 - 1918

The image shows an aerial view of a snow-covered cityscape. The horizon is high in the composition, showcasing the city from an elevated position. A bridge runs across a river in the center, and a large Gothic cathedral stands prominently to the right. Various buildings are interconnected by the bridge, and a few boats are visible on the river. The artwork features fine and detailed brushstrokes, creating a realistic yet slightly stylized depiction. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and white, highlighting the wintery atmosphere and the texture of the snowfall. The scene includes intricate architecture, an active river, and a gentle snowfall, creating a harmonious visual impact. Snow covers rooftops and trees, providing a consistent texture that guides the eye through the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5599

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lotz-Brissonneau 1905, no. 230, State only


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Prints by James McNeill Whistler and His Contemporaries, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995, as Paris under Snow, View from Saint-Gervais.

Bibliography

1905

  • Lotz-Brissonneau, A. L'Oeuvre grave de Auguste Lepere; catalogue descriptif et analytique. Paris: Edmond Sagot, 1905.

Wikidata ID

Q65019069

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