Gallery Edition – Le Stryge de Notre Dame by Auguste Louis Lepre – 44×47 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Auguste Louis Lepre’s “Le Stryge de Notre Dame” exemplified the Gothic Revival style, which was gaining popularity during this period. Created in 1890, this work showcases the artist’s mastery of linear brushwork, evoking a sense of intricacy and ornateness reminiscent of medieval architecture. The monochromatic black and white palette, characteristic of Lepre’s oeuvre, imbues the piece with a sense of gravity and solemnity, underscoring the mystical and eerie qualities of the subject matter. By juxtaposing delicate lines with areas of dense, velvety darkness, Lepre crafts an atmosphere that is at once haunting and mesmerizing.When enlarged to 44×47 inches, “Le Stryge de Notre Dame” assumes a monumental quality, its spatial depth and compositional structure unfolding like a labyrinthine architectural plan. The monochromatic palette, now more pronounced than ever, generates a chromatic s