Artwork
Cueillette du muguet
Cueillette du muguet 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.
- 1921.1384
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Cueillette du muguet is a 1890 etching by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for his work in multiple mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of two people gathering lily-of-the-valley in a garden, with one figure standing and holding a basket while the other kneels to collect flowers.
Technique & Style
Lepère used shading to create a sense of light and shadow, characteristic of late 19th-century French Realism, giving the scene a realistic feel.
History & Provenance
Lepère was a key figure in the late 19th-century European revival of wood engraving, although this work is an etching.
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.
