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Festival, by Auguste Lepère, 1894

Festival

Auguste Lepère

1894

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Festival is a 1894 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Lepère
When & what style?
1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a lively outdoor festival scene. Many people are gathered together, some of them dancing. The scene is set at night, with tall trees and buildings visible in the background. The artist has used a range of dark and light colors to create depth and contrast in the painting. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the scene a sense of energy and movement. If you like this painting, you might also want to explore the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Auguste Lepère
Artist

Auguste 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.

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