Auguste Lepère

Auguste Lepère was an artist whose active period spanned from 1849 through 1882. His body of work, as represented in major institutions, primarily comprises works on paper, including 9 prints and 3 drawings, alongside 3 documented portfolios.

The quality of Lepère’s production is evidenced by its preservation in prominent collections such as the National Gallery of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Rijksmuseum. These institutions hold several of his significant works, documenting a range of subject matter from daily life to urban landscape. Noteworthy titles preserved in museum collections include the print Le Pont Neuf, the urban study Jewish Quarters in Amsterdam, and the politically charged work La Guerre est déclarée (War is Declared). Other pieces represented in museum archives include Arrivee au Marche and Pastime of Rest, Vendee (Le jeu du reposoir, Vendee).

The continued preservation of these objects ensures a museum-quality standard for the work. Today, many of Lepère’s historical images, especially the high-quality prints that make up the majority of his known output, are frequently reproduced. Due to the age of the works, much of his artistic output is now considered public domain.