Artwork
The Beggars at the Last House
The Beggars at the Last House is a print by Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Beggars at the Last House is a 1905 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist who played a key role in reviving wood engraving in Europe.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a weathered house with two figures at the door, one appearing to beg, amidst birds and sparse vegetation, conveying a quiet, melancholic atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Lepère's scratchy, textured style creates a rough, uneven effect, utilizing chiaroscuro to evoke mood through the interplay of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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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