Artwork

Lord Kitchener

Lord Kitchener, by Auguste Lepère, 1914
Lord Kitchener, by Auguste Lepère, 1914

Lord Kitchener is a drawing by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Lord Kitchener is a drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist who played a significant role in reviving wood engraving in Europe.

History & Provenance

Created in 1914, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Auguste Lepère

Artist

Auguste Lepère

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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