Vicomte Ludovic Lepic

French, 1839 - 1889

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This is a drawing of a theatrical program and whimsical illustration. The artwork features the title "Cercle de la Presse, Les Oeufs de Pâques, Revue en Deux Actes" prominently written on the illustration of a large egg. The egg has three young ostriches or birds emerging from it. To the right, there is a large feather quill in an inkwell, and a floral illustration. In the background, there are small figures engaging in various activities, some holding flags, with birds flying overhead. The design is characterized by detailed line work, depicting a satirical theatrical revue from April 1878.
Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, Les Oeufs de Pâques, 1878, etching on laid paper [edition state with letters], Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1999.46.6

Les Oeufs de Pâques

Vicomte Ludovic Lepic · 1878 · etching on laid paper [edition state with letters] ·  Accession ID  1999.46.6
This is a drawing of an oversized egg with bird hatchlings emerging from it. The drawing features a large, elliptical egg at the center, with the top cracked open to reveal a cluster of bird hatchlings. Surrounding the egg are various elements including an inkwell with a quill pen and illustrations on paper indicating a writing or artistic theme. The background contains faintly sketched scenes and flying birds.
Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, Les Oeufs de Pâques, 1878, etching on laid paper [proof of early state without letters], Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1999.46.5

Les Oeufs de Pâques

Vicomte Ludovic Lepic · 1878 · etching on laid paper [proof of early state without letters] ·  Accession ID  1999.46.5
This is a drawing of a theatrical poster or invitation with ornate illustrations. The central content of the image is a piece of paper or poster bearing text announcing a performance or event, surrounded by intricate illustrations. The drawing is likely created using etching or engraving techniques, as shown by the fine lines and detailed rendering of the figures and decorative elements. On either side of the central text, there are two figures dressed in historical clothing, one male and one female. In the background, there is a detailed scene depicting an outdoor gathering or market with several figures, along with buildings and trees. Large leaves or branches extend over the bottom of the image. The style suggests a historical or classical theme, rich in detail and intricacy.
Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, Alfred Cadart, Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour, 1878, etching on gold silk satin, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2017.9.1

Programme de la représentation du 3 février 1878, salle Ventadour

Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, Alfred Cadart · 1878 · etching on gold silk satin ·  Accession ID  2017.9.1
We look down onto a shadowy stage with a ballerina and a man in this black and white work on paper. The man stands in the lower left corner of the composition wearing a knee-length jacket and resting his wrists on a tall stick in front of his body. Though his face and head are lost in deep shadow, it seems that he looks toward the ballerina to our right. Up on her toes en pointe, her body faces us but her arms are raised and angled toward the upper left corner of the composition. She turns her upper torso and head to gaze in the direction of her hands. Lighting comes from the front edge of the curving stage and illuminates the man’s pants and undersides of his arms, the dancer’s legs, tutu, and face, and the front part of the stage. The space behind the people is lost in shadow but is marked by strokes and smudges. In the upper left corner the names of the artists are scratched onto the ink that had coated the surface of the printing plate: “Lepic” and “Degas.”
Edgar Degas, Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, The Ballet Master, c. 1876, monotype (black ink) heightened and corrected with white chalk or wash on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1782

The Ballet Master

Edgar Degas, Vicomte Ludovic Lepic · c. 1876 · monotype (black ink) heightened and corrected with white chalk or wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1782
The image depicts a landscape seen from a low and distant point of view. The horizon divides the scene, with a faint line of light separating the darker silhouettes above and below. On the horizon, there is a slightly elevated landform, potentially a hill or mountain, with a subtle vertical element. Closest to the viewer on the left are silhouetted trees, blending into the dark tones of the surroundings. The brushstrokes are scratchy and textural, creating a sense of movement as lines weave horizontally. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly in shades of black, gray, and hints of lighter areas suggesting light.
Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, Lake Nemi, 1870, etching with monoprint inking on Chinese paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1997.13.1

Lake Nemi

Vicomte Ludovic Lepic · 1870 · etching with monoprint inking on Chinese paper ·  Accession ID  1997.13.1
The image depicts a river scene with a sailboat sailing to the right. In the distance, windmills can be seen along the horizon. The etching shows delicate brushstrokes that capture details of clouds and water ripples. The color palette is monochrome with shades of brown and beige.
Vicomte Ludovic Lepic, Environs de Dordrecht, c. 1870, etching on wove paper, Gift of Gaillard F. Ravenel and Frances P. Smyth-Ravenel, 2000.7.27

Environs de Dordrecht

Vicomte Ludovic Lepic · c. 1870 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.7.27
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The Shore of the Escaut River with a Turbulent Sky

Vicomte Ludovic Lepic · c. 1870-1876 · etching with monoprint inking on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.162.12