Artwork
Le Peintres
Le Peintres 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
This print was made to look like a sketch, almost like a snapshot of an artist at work.
This black-and-white print shows a man sitting under a tree, sketching in a notebook. The background is a dark, tangled forest with a few distant figures walking. The artist’s hands are steady, and the scene feels quiet and focused.
The signature in the corner reads *Lepère*, and the year *1890* is noted. This print was made to look like a sketch, almost like a snapshot of an artist at work.
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Overview
Le Peintres is a black-and-white print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1890. It is a representative work of the artist, known for his contributions to the revival of wood engraving in Europe.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated artist sketching in a notebook, surrounded by a dense forest with distant figures. The scene conveys a sense of quiet focus, capturing a moment of creative work.
Technique & Style
The print is executed in a style that mimics a sketch, giving it a spontaneous, observational feel. Lepère's use of black and white emphasizes the contrast between the artist's task and the surrounding environment.
History & Provenance
Le Peintres is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The print is signed by Lepère and dated 1890, confirming its origin and authenticity.
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.
La Carrière de grès
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: figures on a pier (insert after p.216)
La Ravine en juin
The Mouth of a Brook (Second Plate)
Midi sous bois
The Little Longparish
Winnegance Willows
Young Girl under a Tree
Une chasse à Courre au Mont Gerard
Landscape with a Tree-Lined Lane
Vue du Port de la Meule
Route de Versailles