Artwork
Potatoes Arriving at the Hôtel de Ville
Potatoes Arriving at the Hôtel de Ville is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Potatoes Arriving at the Hôtel de Ville is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1883. It showcases Lepère's skill in printmaking and his interest in contemporary urban life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively riverside scene with boats and people, set against a cityscape. Figures are shown unloading cargo, including large baskets, suggesting a scene of commercial activity.
Technique & Style
The work features a range of colors and loose, expressive brushstrokes, capturing a sense of energy and movement. As a print, it demonstrates Lepère's proficiency in printmaking techniques.
Context
The print is associated with the Impressionist movement, which focused on capturing modern life's fleeting moments. Lepère's work reflects this emphasis on contemporary urban experience.
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.
![[Peasants by a Dock, Paris], by Auguste Lepère](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/auguste-lepere--peasants-by-a-dock-paris--be27cb4200b9108b-w320.webp)
![[Large Steamer Ship at Dock, Paris], by Auguste Lepère](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/auguste-lepere--large-steamer-ship-at-dock-paris--ed31099e42153820-w320.webp)
