Artwork

Artillelurs belges

Artillelurs belges, by Auguste Lepère, 1914
Artillelurs belges, by Auguste Lepère, 1914

Artillelurs belges is a drawing by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Artillelurs belges is a drawing created in 1914 by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist recognized for his role in reviving wood engraving in Europe. The piece is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject and specific meaning of Artillelurs belges are not explicitly detailed in available information, suggesting a need for contextual or titular interpretation that is currently unavailable.

Technique & Style

While the specific techniques used for Artillelurs belges are not detailed here, Lepère's work is generally characterized by the revival of wood engraving, implying a likely use of this medium in a style reflective of early 20th-century European printmaking revivals.

History & Provenance

Created in 1914, Artillelurs belges is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its recognized value within the realm of early 20th-century European art.

Context

Produced in 1914, the work's creation coincides with the outset of World War I, though without explicit subject matter, its direct relation to the war, if any, remains speculative.

Legacy

As part of Lepère's body of work in wood engraving, Artillelurs belges contributes to the broader legacy of European printmaking revival in the early 20th century, though its individual impact is not specified in available details.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Auguste Lepère

Artist

Auguste Lepère

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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