Artwork
Cueillette du muguet
Cueillette du muguet is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Cueillette du muguet is a 1890 etching by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for his work in multiple mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of two people gathering lily-of-the-valley in a garden, with one figure standing and holding a basket while the other kneels to collect flowers.
Technique & Style
Lepère used shading to create a sense of light and shadow, characteristic of late 19th-century French Realism, giving the scene a realistic feel.
History & Provenance
Lepère was a key figure in the late 19th-century European revival of wood engraving, although this work is an etching.
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.
