Auguste Lepère – Loups de Mer (1897) – L’Estampe Moderne Original Stone Lithograph
$ 195Auguste Lepère – Loups de Mer (1897)
Issued in 1897 for the Paris art journal L’Estampe Moderne, this original stone lithograph by Auguste Lepère depicts a group of Breton fishermen—“sea wolves”—returning from their labor at sea. The composition reflects Lepère’s mastery in portraying the strength and dignity of working people, rendered with his characteristic line work and harmonious color. A leading figure in the French print revival of the 1890s, Lepère was admired for his wood engravings and lithographs capturing modern urban and rural life with sincerity and precision. Printed by F. Champenois and published by Masson & Piazza, this sheet bears the embossed blind stamp of L’Estampe Moderne in the lower margin.
Details
Title: Loups de Mer (Sea Wolves)
Artist: Auguste Lepère (French, 1849–1918)
Date: 1897
Printer: F. Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza
Series: L’Estampe Moderne
Print Type: Original stone lithograph
Size: 12 × 16 inches (31 × 41 cm)
Condition: Excellent; strong impression with light toning consistent with the series
Comments: Published as part of L’Estampe Moderne (1897–1899), the influential portfolio featuring monthly lithographs by leading artists of the Art Nouveau and Symbolist period.