Apple Market, Viewed from the Pont Louis-Philippe, plate seven from Le Long de la Seine et des Boulevards Possibly 1890 - 1910

"Apple Market, Viewed from the Pont Louis-Philippe" is a black and white etching by French artist Auguste-Louis Lepère, part of his "Le Long de la Seine et des Boulevards" series. The print, created sometime between 1890 and 1910, showcases Lepère's masterful use of line and tone to depict a bustling Parisian marketplace along the Seine River. The artwork captures the dynamic energy of the market, showcasing numerous boats laden with goods and the lively interactions of the vendors and buyers. This print, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the daily life of early 20th-century Paris.