Gallery Edition – La rue Lepic et le maquis de Montmartre by Auguste Louis Lepre – 44×73 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the early 20th century, Auguste Louis Lepre’s “La rue Lepic et le maquis de Montmartre” (1900) occupied a pivotal position within the Impressionist movement, as artists began to transition from capturing fleeting light effects towards exploring more rugged, textured applications of paint. Lepre’s impasto brushwork, characteristic of his oeuvre, imbues this landscape with a tactile quality, evoking the rough-hewn cobblestones and worn facades that define Montmartre’s winding streets. The warm earthy tones, tempered by blues in the sky and greens from foliage, evoke a sense of place rooted in the Parisian avant-garde.When scaled to 44×73 inches, “La rue Lepic et le maquis de Montmartre” assumes a commanding presence, its chromatic structure and spatial depth resonating within a luxury interior environment. The palette’s earthy warmth is elevated by the enlarged format, suggesting material pairings with rich woo