Artwork
Paysage de France
Paysage de France 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
Paysage de France is a drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French painter and etcher, created in 1914. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing comprises three framed sketches of a forest scene, featuring tall trees, a clearing, and scattered rocks and figures. The artist captures the softening effect of light filtering through leaves on shadows, conveying a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The sketches vary in execution, with one consisting of outlines only, while the others add shading and detail. The varying levels of finish suggest that the drawings are studies, aiming to capture the mood of a place rather than a highly detailed representation.
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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