The Corpus Christi Procession, Nantes 1901

Auguste-Louis Lepère's 1901 lithograph, "The Corpus Christi Procession, Nantes," depicts a vibrant scene of a religious procession in the French city of Nantes. The artist's use of rich color and intricate detail captures the solemnity of the occasion, with figures of priests, acolytes, and onlookers dressed in ornate clothing. The scene is dominated by a central figure, likely a bishop, leading the procession and holding a book. This artwork, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, is an example of Lepère's mastery of the lithograph medium and his keen observation of everyday life.