Artwork
Siège des Maubeuge
Siège des Maubeuge 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
Siège des Maubeuge is a 1914 drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for revitalizing wood engraving.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a siege scene, with a central stone building and spire, and figures in the foreground reacting to the conflict, some armed and others fleeing or seeking shelter.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in a loose, expressive style with bold lines and dark shading, using chiaroscuro to create depth and draw the viewer's eye into the action.
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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