Artwork
Place de la Haute Vieille Tour; Edicule de la Fierte
Place de la Haute Vieille Tour; Edicule de la Fierte is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Place de la Haute Vieille Tour; Edicule de la Fierte, created by French artist Auguste Louis Lepère in 1896, is a print depicting a Parisian architectural scene, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a serene town square in Paris, featuring a prominent archway in the foreground and a distant tall tower, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Lepère's mastery of light and shadow, akin to chiaroscuro, creates depth and atmosphere, guiding the viewer's eye into the scene, with meticulous details like a small pointed-roof structure enhancing the composition.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1896 by Lepère, a key figure in Europe's wood engraving revival, the work is currently held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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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