Who painted Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame?

Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame was painted by Auguste Lepère in 1893.

Where can I see Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame?

Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame?

Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame

Auguste Lepère , 1893

Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Sur les Toits pres Notre Dame is a 1893 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for reviving wood engraving in Europe.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a rooftop scene near a church under construction, capturing everyday life and labor. A figure reads or writes in the foreground, while workers carry materials and move about the rooftops.

Technique & Style

The work conveys a sense of immediacy and raw observation, suggesting a quick sketch. Lepère's style is characterized by its straightforward representation of ordinary activity, eschewing formal poses.

Context

The print is associated with the Realist movement, which focused on depicting everyday life and contemporary subjects.

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.