Gallery Edition – Le Boulevard, au coin du Fauborg Montmartre by Auguste Louis Lepre – 81×44 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the midst of Belle poque Paris, Auguste Louis Lepre’s “Le Boulevard, au coin du Fauborg Montmartre” (1890) embodies the artistic ethos of its time. This work of Realist artistry presents a nuanced representation of modern urban life, where the artist’s Linear brushwork captures the intricacies of light and shadow on the city’s architecture and inhabitants. Lepre’s monochromatic Palette, often mistaken for a lack of color, instead reveals a profound understanding of tonal value, allowing the subtle play of grays to evoke the atmospheric weight of a damp Parisian evening. This visual intent is rooted in the artist’s desire to document the realities of contemporary life, rather than romanticize or idealize it.When enlarged to 81×44, “Le Boulevard” assumes a spatial rhythm that harmonizes with the luxury interior environment. The monochromatic Palette, now amplified, underscores the importance of material pairing