"Quartier Des Gobelins" by August Lepere, Fr., (1849-1918) New Acquisition slight handling crease to upper

slight handling crease to upper right corner

one of 6 unsigned trial proofs

who's name is  also "Nell"

Abbeville is located on the Somme river

"Quartier Des Gobelins" by August Lepere, Fr., (1849-1918) New Acquisition slight handling crease to upperEtching, 1896, Lb. 96, IV? state, imp. by Delatre, pub. by Gazette des Beaux Arts, ed. ca. 1,500, 9 1 8 x 6, signed in the plate, on cream laid paper. Paper tape to right margin edge, verso. August Lepere was one of the greatest French printmakers of the late 19th century. He was amazingly prolific; quite adept at etching and drypoint, but had a unparalleled facility for wood engraving, producing a great number, occasionally in color, and is noted for