Artwork
A Bellot
A Bellot is a print by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Bellot, created by French artist Auguste Louis Lepère in 1915, is a print held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a serene rural landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features a small white house set back among trees and a grassy yard, with a winding dirt path, tall grass, rocks, and a slight depression in the foreground, evoking a sense of peacefulness and simplicity.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed simple, expressive lines and nuanced shading to achieve depth. The loose, quick brushstrokes used for the trees and house impart a sketchy, unfinished quality to the piece.
History & Provenance
Auguste Louis Lepère, a key figure in Europe's wood engraving revival, produced A Bellot in 1915. The print is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis-Auguste Lepère (30 November 1849 – 20 November 1918) was a French painter and etcher. Lepère is also considered a leader in the creative revival of wood engraving in Europe.
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