Lepere Collection

Tomb of the Lepere and Hittorff Families, in the Northern Cemetery, Paris (engraving)
5213513 Tomb of the Lepere and Hittorff Families, in the Northern Cemetery, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Convalescent, Mme Lepere, 1892. Creator: Auguste Lepere
Convalescent, Mme Lepere, 1892

Quai De La Gare: Decharge Publique, 1908. Creator: Auguste Lepere
Quai De La Gare: Decharge Publique, 1908. A station quay, with barges on the river being unloaded. After an etching by Auguste Lepere

Ile Des Cygnes, c1898, (1919). Artist: Auguste Lepere
I le Des Cygnes, c1898, (1919). Ile des Cygnes ou Madame Lepe re a la couture [Madame Lepe re sewing], i le de Grenelle. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists

Le Paysagiste, 1919. Artist: Auguste Lepere
Le Paysagiste, 1919. Landscape painter. A Lavieille is written on his satchel, indicating the subject may be Adrien Lavieille

Chasseur Alpin Regardant La Plaine Du Rhin, 1919. Artist: Auguste Lepere
Chasseur Alpin Regardant La Plaine Du Rhin, 1919. Alpine hunter looking at the plain of the River Rhine. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme

Public Waste Dump, Quai de la Gare, 1915. Artist: Auguste Lepere
Public Waste Dump, Quai de la Gare, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Seine at the Pont National, 1915. Artist: Auguste Lepere
The Seine at the Pont National, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Apple Market, 1915. Artist: Auguste Lepere
The Apple Market, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Watering Place at the Pont Marie, 1915. Artist: Auguste Lepere
The Watering Place at the Pont Marie, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Notre Dame viewed from the Quai Montebello, 1915. Artist: Auguste Lepere
Notre Dame viewed from the Quai Montebello, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Old Washing-boats at Grenelle, 1915. Artist: Auguste Lepere
Old Washing-boats at Grenelle, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Anne of Brittany, 1499 (1958). Anne (1476-1514) married Charles VIII of France in 1491, then after Charles death, married his successor, Louis XII, in 1499

Louis XII, King of France, 1499 (1958). Louis XII (1462-1515) became king in 1498. Throughout much of his reign France was embroiled in the Italian Wars, largely without success

A woodcut after a statue by Rodin, 1898. Artist: Auguste Lepere
A woodcut after a statue by Rodin, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 14, no 66 (London, 15th September 1898)

Washing Boat, 1915. Artist: Auguste Lepere
Washing Boat, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

L Eglise de St Prix, c1870-1910 (1924). Artist: Auguste Lepere
L Eglise de St Prix, c1870-1910 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Quartier Juif a Amsterdam, c1870-1910 (1924). Artist: Auguste Lepere
Quartier Juif a Amsterdam, c1870-1910 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Marche aux Pommes, c1870-1910 (1924). Artist: Auguste Lepere
Marche aux Pommes, c1870-1910 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Drawings Prints, Print, Laundresses, Blanchisseuses, How, Quickly, Youth, Fades
Drawings and Prints, Print, Laundresses (Blanchisseuses) (How Quickly Youth Fades! / Jeunesse passe vite vertu!), L Estampe originale, Album III, Artist, Publisher, Auguste-Louis Lepere, Andre Marty

Auguste Lepašre, Arrivee au Marche, French, 1849-1918, black chalk on two sheets of laid paper

Auguste Lepašre, Burial in the Vendeen Marsh (Un enterrement dans le marais Vendeen), French, 1849 - 1918, 1901, etching

Auguste Lepašre and Louis Tinayre (French, 1849 - 1918), Les Funa railles de L Amiral
Auguste Lepa┼íre and Louis Tinayre (French, 1849 - 1918), Les Funa© railles de L Amiral Courbet, 1885, wood engraving

Auguste Lepašre (French, 1849 - 1918), View of St. -Jean-de-Mont, Vendee (Vue de St
Auguste Lepašre (French, 1849 - 1918), View of St.-Jean-de-Mont, Vendee (Vue de St.-Jean-de-Mont, Vendee), 1892, etching and aquatint

Auguste Lepašre (French, 1849 - 1918), Le Palais des Machines, published 1889, wood engraving

Auguste Lepašre, Dedication Page, French, 1849 - 1918, published 1900, wood engraving

Auguste Lepašre, Amiens Cathedral (Cathedrale d Amiens - Jour d inventaire), French, 1849 - 1918, 1907, etching

Auguste Lepašre, Provins (Seine et Marne), French, 1849 - 1918, 1910, etching

Auguste Lepašre, Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L orage sur la dune, Vendee), French, 1849 - 1918, etching

Auguste Lepašre, Pont Neuf, French, 1849 - 1918, 1901, etching

Auguste Lepašre, Clisson (Lower Loire), French, 1849 - 1918, 1909, etching

Auguste Lepašre after Honora Daumier (French, 1849 - 1918), Les Fauteuils d orchestre
Auguste Lepa┼íre after Honora© Daumier (French, 1849 - 1918), Les Fauteuils d orchestre, 1878, wood engraving

Auguste Lepašre, Banks of the Somme at Amiens (Bords de la Somme a Amiens), French, 1849 - 1918, 1907, etching and aquatint

Auguste Lepašre, The Poulterer, Vendee (Le Poulailler, Vendee), French, 1849 - 1918, 1908, etching

Auguste Lepašre, Angers - The House of the King of Poland (Angers - La maison du roi de Pologne), French, 1849 - 1918, 1912, etching

Auguste Lepašre, Rue Saint-Severin, French, 1849 - 1918, published 1901, wood engraving printed in sanguine

Auguste Lepašre, Escalier sculpte rue Boutebrie, French, 1849 - 1918, published 1901, wood engraving

Auguste Lepašre, Spring, French, 1849 - 1918, probably 1909, charcoal and colored chalk on laid blue-gray paper

Auguste Lepašre, Saint Servan, French, 1849 - 1918, 1917, graphite

Auguste Lepere (French, 1849-1918), Dockman, Pier at La Gare (Le debardeur, quai de La Gare), 1894, etching with aquatint and drypoint

Auguste Lepere (French, 1849-1918), View of St.-Jean-de-Mont, Vendee (Vue de St.-Jean-de-Mont, Vendee), 1892, etching and aquatint

Auguste Lepere, Unfurled Waves, Flood of September 1901 (Les lames deferlent, maree de Septembre 1901), French, 1849-1918, 1901, color woodcut

Auguste Lepere, Path from St. -Gilles, St. -Jean-de-Monts (La route de St. -Gilles, St
Auguste Lepere, Path from St.-Gilles, St.-Jean-de-Monts (La route de St.-Gilles, St.-Jean-de-Monts), French, 1849-1918, 1911, etching

Auguste Lepere (French, 1849-1918), Statue d homme d etat, published 1886, wood engraving

Auguste Lepere, Spring Tide, Rocks of Zion (Grande maree, rochers de Sion, Vendee), French, 1849-1918, 1907, etching

Auguste Lepere, Amiens Cathedral (Cathedrale d Amiens-Jour d inventaire), French, 1849-1918, 1907, etching

Auguste Lepere, Storm on the Dune, Vendee (L orage sur la dune, Vendee), French, 1849-1918, etching

Auguste Lepere after Honore Daumier (French, 1849-1918), Les Fauteuils d orchestre, 1878, wood engraving

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"Lepere: Capturing the Essence of Paris Through Art" Step into the enchanting world of Auguste Lepere, a renowned artist who masterfully depicted the beauty and charm of Paris through his captivating works. From the solemn Tomb of the Lepere and Hittorff Families in the Northern Cemetery to the lively scenes along Quai De La Gare, Lepere's engravings transport us to different facets of this iconic city. In 1892, Lepere unveils "Convalescent, Mme Lepere, " a tender portrayal that exudes warmth and compassion. With delicate strokes, he captures a moment of respite amidst life's challenges. Lepere's artistry extends beyond intimate portraits as seen in "Ile Des Cygnes. " This mesmerizing piece from c1898 showcases his ability to infuse nature with serenity and harmony. The tranquil island becomes an oasis where time stands still. With "Le Paysagiste" and "Chasseur Alpin Regardant La Plaine Du Rhin, " both created in 1919, Lepere demonstrates his versatility by capturing breathtaking landscapes. Whether it is a sweeping vista or an alpine hunter gazing at the Rhine plain, each stroke reveals his deep connection with nature. However, not all of Lepere's works depict idyllic scenery; some shed light on societal issues like waste disposal. In "Public Waste Dump" (1915), he confronts viewers with an unflinching depiction of urban decay – a reminder that progress comes at a cost. Yet amidst these somber themes emerge glimpses of everyday life along the Seine River. In pieces such as "The Seine at Pont National, " "The Apple Market, " and "The Watering Place at Pont Marie" (all from 1915), we witness bustling markets, serene riverbanks dotted with boats, and the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral standing tall.