1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Around the Lamp is a 1888 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two people sitting at a table. One is bent over, looking at a book or paper. The other leans back, hands resting on the table. A lamp with a dark shade sits between them, casting light on a few small objects—maybe a cup or two. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the scene. The faces and hands are loose, not perfectly drawn. The setting looks cozy but simple, like a quiet evening at home. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists used light and quick brushstrokes.
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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