Who painted Farm with Poplar Trees of Holland?

Farm with Poplar Trees of Holland was painted by Auguste Lepère in 1914.

Where can I see Farm with Poplar Trees of Holland?

Farm with Poplar Trees of Holland is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Farm with Poplar Trees of Holland

Auguste Lepère , 1914

Farm with Poplar Trees of Holland is a print by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Farm with Poplar Trees of Holland is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1914. It is a work of etched wood engraving, a medium Lepère helped revive in Europe.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene, mist-shrouded landscape featuring a group of poplar trees beside a river, with a distant hill and buildings. The trees' twisted branches and rugged forms are rendered in careful detail, evoking a sense of wildness tempered by control.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Lepère's skillful use of etching to capture the textures and shapes of the trees, as well as the soft, diffused light surrounding them. The etched lines are precise and expressive, giving the image a sketch-like quality.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

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.