French, 1849–1918
Auguste Lepère (1849–1918) was a French painter and etcher born in Paris. He played a leading role in the revival of wood engraving in Europe and became known for depicting scenes of daily life in his prints. Lepère introduced innovations such as using colored paper and combining etching with wood engraving in single works. His graphic output included over 150 etchings, more than 200 wood engravings, and 14 lithographs, and his works are held in major museum collections.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Auguste-Louis Lepère · Wikidata Q2871286
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