1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Amiens Cathedral, Inventory Day is a 1887 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a grand, detailed cathedral with tall spires and pointed arches. The front has three big doors, each decorated with carvings and stained glass. Below, a crowd of people—some on horseback—stands in front of the building, looking busy. The artist focused on tiny details, like the texture of the stone and the folds in the people’s clothes. This was made in 1887, when artists often mixed realistic scenes with everyday life. Next, check out Realism to see how other artists showed ordinary moments with sharp precision.
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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