Au bord de la Seine
1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Au bord de la Seine is a 1888 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two people rowing a small boat on calm water. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest movement and ripples. In the background, there’s a smudge of trees, a few buildings, and what looks like a factory chimney puffing smoke. The drawing feels alive but rough, like the artist worked fast to capture the scene. The focus is on the people and the boat, not the details behind them. If you like this style, check out Realism next.
