Who painted Cantine de la Mère Pichard?

Cantine de la Mère Pichard was painted by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1888.

Where can I see Cantine de la Mère Pichard?

Cantine de la Mère Pichard is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Cantine de la Mère Pichard?

Cantine de la Mère Pichard is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Cantine de la Mère Pichard

Auguste Louis Lepère , 1888

Cantine de la Mère Pichard is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.1394
Credit line: Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.

About this work

Overview

Cantine de la Mère Pichard is a 1888 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for reviving wood engraving in Europe.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively outdoor nighttime scene where people gather at long tables under trees to eat and converse, accompanied by sheep on the ground, contrasting the calm animals with the bustling crowd.

Technique & Style

Characterized by quick, dark lines, the work captures the atmosphere of the scene, focusing on everyday life and the interplay of light and shadow, particularly from a background building.

Artist & collection

Artist

Auguste Louis Lepère

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.