1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Chasseur Alpin Regardant La Plaine Du Rhin is a 1919 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a lone soldier standing on a rocky hillside. He’s holding a rifle, his hat pulled low, and his other hand rests on his head like he’s thinking hard. Below him, a flat plain stretches out, with a few scattered trees and what looks like distant mountains. The artist used bold, solid black shapes against a white background, making the soldier stand out sharply. His face and body are simple but full of tension—like he’s waiting or watching. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next.
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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