Artwork
Fontaines Lumineuses
Fontaines Lumineuses is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Fontaines Lumineuses is a 1889 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for his work in painting and printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene featuring a small, domed building beside a body of water, with a fountain in the foreground. The artist captures the interplay of light and movement, particularly in the water.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by quick, sketchy lines and a stark black-and-white palette, utilizing chiaroscuro to convey a sense of light and shadow. The loose, expressive rendering of the fountain's spray creates a sense of dynamism.
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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