Artwork
Rue Galande
Rue Galande is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Rue Galande is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1894, exemplifying his work as a painter and etcher during this period.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a street scene in Paris, capturing the city's architectural and social character through its depiction of everyday life and ordinary people in a narrow, densely built street.
Technique & Style
Lepère's use of quick, sketchy lines conveys a sense of immediacy and realism, focusing on the unpolished aspects of urban life and the worn, aged quality of the buildings.
Context
As part of the Realism movement, Rue Galande reflects Lepère's interest in representing the authentic, unvarnished aspects of contemporary life, rather than idealized or grand subjects.
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.
