Auguste Lepère; Daniel Vierge
Auguste Lepère and Daniel Vierge maintained a concentrated artistic output during the period spanning 1880 to 1888. Their known works primarily consist of prints and portfolios, indicating a focus on graphic documentation and large-scale illustration.
The significance of their collaboration is evidenced by the inclusion of their material in major American institutions. Seven objects are represented in museum collections, including works held at the National Gallery of Art. The existing inventory consists of five portfolios and two prints, documenting major social and historical events of the era.
The subject matter covered popular culture, political commemorations, and international spectacle. Documented prints and portfolios include Michel Strogoff au Théâtre du Chatelet, the royal event Baptême royal à la Cour d'Espagne, and the extensive pictorial work Les Fêtes de Rennes. La grande Cavalcade Romaine. A key historical record is the print Manifestation populaire du 27 Février pour fêter le 80 année de Victor Hugo, alongside the work Au coq des bruyeres.
The legacy of Auguste Lepère; Daniel Vierge prints is preserved through institutional holdings, making their historical illustrations available today as downloadable artwork. This material is frequently sourced for high-quality prints for study and archival purposes.
