Bateau logement

Bateau logement

Auguste Lepère

1894

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a small, weathered wooden boat sitting on land. A person crouches nearby, holding a basket and a chicken. The boat looks like it’s being used as a home, with a few items inside. Trees and bushes fill the background, and the whole scene feels quiet and simple. The artist focused on everyday life, not fancy details. The lines are loose and sketchy, almost like a quick drawing. This style was common in late 19th-century France. Look up Realism to see more art like this.

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