Artwork
Une chasse à Courre au Mont Gerard
Une chasse à Courre au Mont Gerard is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Une chasse à Courre au Mont Gerard is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1887. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a forest scene with a central tree and figures on horseback in the foreground and background, suggesting a hunting scene. The detailed rendering of the tree and clothing implies a focus on realism.
Technique & Style
Lepère's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume through strong contrasts between light and dark. The attention to texture and detail contributes to the overall realism of the scene, characteristic of Lepère's work as a painter and etcher.
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.
