Who painted Dêbut de la manoeuvre de la Marne?

Dêbut de la manoeuvre de la Marne was painted by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1914.

Where can I see Dêbut de la manoeuvre de la Marne?

Dêbut de la manoeuvre de la Marne is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Dêbut de la manoeuvre de la Marne

Auguste Louis Lepère , 1914

Dêbut de la manoeuvre de la Marne is a drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1974.181
Credit line: Delia E. Holden Fund

About this work

Overview

Dêbut de la manoeuvre de la Marne is a drawing created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1914. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a chaotic battle scene with soldiers scattered across the landscape, conveying the intensity and turmoil of war. The soldiers' facial expressions convey a range of emotions, from fear to determination.

Technique & Style

Lepère's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a sense of energy, while his treatment of light and shadow adds to the dramatic effect of the scene.

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.