Artwork
Coin de la Rue de la Lune
Coin de la Rue de la Lune is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.1299
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Coin de la Rue de la Lune is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1890. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene nighttime street scene, capturing a quiet moment. The use of shadows creates a sense of depth, conveying a feeling of stillness.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to achieve depth in the scene. This artistic method adds to the overall mood of the print.
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.
Rue Grenier sur l'Eau
Rue Saint-Lazare, Paris
Rue de la Montagne, St. Geneviève
Place de l'Opera
Down Sansom Street
Quai des Grands Augustins, Paris
Rue Galande
La fruitière de la Rue de Grenelle
La Biévre, Les Gobelins, Saint-Séverin: Le Quartier Saint-Séverin: La Rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
Les Boulevards, près de la Porte St. Denis
St. James Street
La Rue des Cordiers