Gallery Edition – Termonde by Auguste Louis Lepre – 44×53 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative Auguste Louis Lepre’s “Termonde” (1914) occupies a pivotal moment in the trajectory of modernist art, situated at the cusp of industrial and architectural innovation. This etching, executed with fine brushwork, presents an austere, black-and-white palette that echoes the stripped-back aesthetic of contemporaneous industrial design. Lepre’s technique, rooted in the traditions of French printmaking, imbues the work with a sense of graphic precision, while his visual intent conjures an atmosphere of stern, modernist functionality.When enlarged to 44×53 inches, “Termonde” assumes a commanding presence, its chromatic structure and spatial depth reverberating through the surrounding environment. The stark, monochromatic palette establishes a spatial rhythm that resonates with the clean lines and industrial materials characteristic of luxury interiors. As an object, the edition behaves like a designed element, its atmo