Artwork
Mitrailleurs anglais
Mitrailleurs anglais 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
Mitrailleurs anglais is a drawing created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1914. It is a black-and-white work held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts English machine gunners in a landscape, positioned defensively with their guns at the ready. The focus on the gunners and their equipment conveys tension and urgency.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in a sketchy style, characterized by bold lines and minimal shading, which contributes to a sense of immediacy.
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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