1891
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Around the Lamp is a 1891 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two people sitting close together at a small table, lit by a single lamp. One holds a book open, while the other leans in, looking down at it. The room feels cozy but dim, with a few scattered objects—a bottle, a small inkwell, and a lamp with a dark shade. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest movement and life. The sketch feels intimate, like a quiet moment caught by chance. The focus on light and shadow gives it a soft, dreamy mood. If you like this, look up Impressionism next—it’s all about capturing everyday life in this same loose, lively way.
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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