Coucher de Soleil derrière les Arbres

Executed as a wood-engraved print, the piece demonstrates Lepère’s mastery of the medium, a technique he helped revive in Europe. Fine linear carving and careful tonal gradations create depth and convey the soft glow of the setting sun. The style balances realistic observation with a slightly stylized, decorative handling of foliage and sky.

Since its creation, the print has remained in private and institutional hands before entering the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. The museum acquired the work as part of its effort to represent early 20th‑century French printmaking, ensuring its preservation and public accessibility.

Lepère worked both as a painter and a printmaker during a period when French artists were exploring new ways to depict light and atmosphere. His engagement with wood engraving placed him among a group of artists who sought to renew traditional print techniques while addressing contemporary visual concerns of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.