Artwork
Au Coin du Pont-aux-Doubles
Au Coin du Pont-aux-Doubles is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.623
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Au Coin du Pont-aux-Doubles is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1893. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nighttime city street scene, with a streetlamp illuminating pedestrians and horse riders. Buildings and a bridge are visible in the background under a dark sky. The wet ground suggests recent rain, adding to the scene's atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed rapid, expressive lines to convey the movement and lighting of the scene, achieving a sense of dynamism in monochrome. This approach reflects his skill as an etcher and his contribution to the revival of wood engraving.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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