Artwork
Avenue Lamotte-Piquet
Avenue Lamotte-Piquet is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Avenue Lamotte-Piquet is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1889. It is an urban street scene that showcases the artist's skill in capturing everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a busy street with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages, set against a backdrop of factory chimneys emitting smoke. The title suggests it is a representation of a real street in Paris, Avenue Lamotte-Piquet.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed loose, quick lines to convey a sense of movement and capture the essence of urban life. His style is characteristic of his work in reviving wood engraving in Europe.
Context
The work is associated with the Realist movement, which focused on depicting ordinary life and contemporary scenes.
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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