Gallery Edition – Paris Almanac, 1897; Summer by Auguste Louis Lepre – 44×67 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative As we situate Auguste Louis Lepre’s “Paris Almanac, 1897; Summer” within the art historical canon, it becomes evident that this work embodies the essence of the Art Nouveau and Modernist movements. Created in 1897, a pivotal moment in the evolution of modern art, Lepre’s linear brushwork imbues the figurative subject with a sense of dynamism, underscoring the artist’s fascination with capturing the fleeting rhythms of urban life. The restricted palette, comprising red and white tones on a beige paper background, injects a sense of restraint, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricate interplay between form and space.When enlarged to 44×67, the chromatic structure of “Paris Almanac, 1897; Summer” assumes a profound spatial presence, its atmospheric weight palpable within a luxury interior environment. The beige paper background, now a dominant visual force, establishes a nuanced dialogue with surrounding mater