Who painted Souvenir de St. Denis?

Souvenir de St. Denis was painted by Auguste Lepère in 1913.

Where can I see Souvenir de St. Denis?

Souvenir de St. Denis is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Souvenir de St. Denis

Auguste Lepère , 1913

Souvenir de St. Denis is a print by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Souvenir de St.

About this work

Overview

Souvenir de St. Denis is a 1913 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for reviving wood engraving in Europe.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a densely packed town with a church steeple in the distance, where people are engaged in daily activities, such as a man working in a foreground field.

Technique & Style

The work features a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown and gray, with loose and expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of energy and movement.

Artist & collection

Artist

Auguste Lepère

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.