Artwork
La roche qui tremble
La roche qui tremble is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
La roche qui tremble is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1890. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men laboring to move a large, irregularly shaped rock. Their simple, worn clothing suggests they are ordinary workers. The scene conveys the difficulty of their task through the rock's size and texture.
Technique & Style
Lepère emphasized the rock's rugged texture with deep shadows and sharp edges, giving it a dynamic appearance. This stylistic choice underscores the physical challenge faced by the workers.
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.
