Artwork
La Masure Inondée
La Masure Inondée is a print by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Masure Inondée is a 1915 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist instrumental in the European revival of wood engraving. The piece is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a flooded village scene along a river, with a small boat evacuating two individuals from a submerged thatched-roof house. Abandoned livestock and vacant, partially submerged structures imply a recent, disruptive inundation.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed quick, scratchy lines to convey the dynamic movement of the water and the sense of urgency in the evacuation. The stark, bare trees and dark doorway add to the somber, chaotic atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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.
