Artwork
Fantassin à l'abri d'un arbre
Fantassin à l'abri d'un arbre 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
Fantassin à l'abri d'un arbre is a 1914 drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French painter and etcher.
Subject & Meaning
The work comprises four black-and-white sketches of a soldier navigating a dense wooded area, carrying a rifle and bag, and is characterized by the artist's depiction of the soldier's movement and changing posture.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed rapid, expressive strokes to convey texture and movement, particularly in the rendering of trees and foliage, creating a sense of dynamism in the scene.
Context
Lepère was known for his role in reviving wood engraving in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though this work is a drawing.
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.
