Old Laundry Boats at Grenelle 1908

"Old Laundry Boats at Grenelle" is an etching by French artist Auguste-Louis Lepère, created in 1908. This artwork depicts a scene on the Seine River in Paris, where the artist captured the everyday life of the laundry boats that were used to wash and dry clothes. Lepère's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, capturing the subtle interplay of light and shadow on the river and the buildings lining its banks. The etching is a testament to Lepère's skill as a printmaker and his ability to capture the beauty of ordinary scenes. It is a classic example of the Impressionist style, characterized by its focus on light and color, as well as its depiction of everyday life.