1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Au dormoir de Lantara is a 1894 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet forest scene. Twisted trees with bare branches stand in the center, their roots tangled in the ground. To the right, a cluster of dark, leafy bushes hides something in the shadows. The background is a mix of rough, textured strokes that suggest more trees and a dim sky. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture light and shadow, making the scene feel alive even in monochrome. This style was common in early Impressionist work. Look up Impressionism next to see how artists like this used light in new ways.
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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