Artwork
La Seine au Pont d'Austerlitz
La Seine au Pont d'Austerlitz is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Seine au Pont d'Austerlitz is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1866. It showcases the artist's skill in capturing urban life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dynamic scene of the Seine River at the Austerlitz Bridge, featuring a busy river, pedestrians on the bridge, and boats on the water, set against an urban backdrop with buildings and smokestacks.
Technique & Style
Lepère's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the bridge and buildings casting long shadows across the water, exemplifying the chiaroscuro technique.
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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