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Paris Almanac, 1897: Decorative Border, Summer

1897

Auguste Louis Lepère

(French, 1849–1918)
Culture
France, late 19th Century
Medium
wood engraving
Credit Line
Gift of M. Knoedler and Company 1953.547
Catalogue raisonné
Lotz-Brissonneau, 250
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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A vertically oriented wood engraving on gray paper features a decorative border framing a central blank rectangle. A reclining figure with light skin tone and a ribbon inscribed "ETE" occupy the top. Scenes cluster around the empty space: a basket overflowing with produce, a dancing couple, and vignettes of sailboats, cyclists, and runners beside climbing ropes. Fine black ink lines illustrate seasonal activities and harvests against the neutral background.

Paris Almanac, 1897: Decorative Border, Summer

1897

Auguste Louis Lepère

(French, 1849–1918)
France, late 19th Century

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