Artwork
Brûleurs de Fougères
Brûleurs de Fougères is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Brûleurs de Fougères is an etching created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1887. It is a work by a French artist who was active in both painting and printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two men in a forest, gathering ferns, likely for use as fuel. The title, meaning 'fern burners,' supports this interpretation. The scene is characterized by dense foliage and quiet activity.
Technique & Style
The work employs strong contrasts of light and dark to convey texture and movement, utilizing the chiaroscuro technique. The etching's dark forest scene is rendered with rough, expressive lines, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Lepère was instrumental in reviving wood engraving in late 19th-century Europe, and this etching showcases his skill in another printmaking medium.
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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