1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Après la bataille, chevaux morts is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a somber scene of dead horses after a battle. The horses are strewn about the ground, their bodies twisted and contorted in unnatural positions. The artist's use of shading and texture creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. In the foreground, a horse lies on its side, its legs splayed out at awkward angles. The horse's body is rendered in muted tones, with subtle gradations of color that suggest the softness of its fur. The background is a blur of dark shapes, suggesting the chaos and destruction of the battlefield. The artist's attention to detail and his ability to convey emotion through his work make this painting a powerful and moving piece. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Auguste Louis 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.
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