1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Carrirères d'Amérique pres Paris is a 1898 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a winding dirt road cutting through a hilly, rural scene. The path curves downhill, bordered by a low stone wall on one side and a split-rail fence on the other. In the distance, a few tiny houses and trees dot the landscape under a bright, sunlit sky filled with quick, sketchy lines. The artist focused on rough textures—loose brushstrokes or etching lines suggest dirt, grass, and weathered wood. The light feels sharp, almost like a quick study rather than a polished work. Check out Realism next to see how artists balanced everyday scenes with careful detail.
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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