1893
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Au Coin du Pont-aux-Doubles is a 1893 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy city street corner at night. A tall streetlamp stands on the left, casting light over a crowd of people walking and riding horses. In the background, buildings and spires loom under a dark sky, while a bridge stretches across the scene. The ground looks wet, maybe from rain. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and light. The scene feels alive, even though it’s just black and white. Look up Impressionism next to see how artists like this one played with light and everyday life.
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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