Artwork
Javel
Javel is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Javel is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1886. It exemplifies the artist's work during a period of experimentation with various printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a river scene with a factory emitting dark smoke, boats on the water, and buildings along the shore. The hazy atmosphere is a result of the artist's focus on the interplay of light and shadow in smoky air.
Technique & Style
Lepère's rendering of the scene reflects a style characteristic of late 19th-century art, where artists explored the effects of light and atmosphere in their works.
Context
Javel is associated with the Realist movement, which emphasized the representation of everyday life and environments.
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.
