1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Fishermen on a Pier, Paris is a 1894 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a river with a busy pier in the foreground. Fishermen sit on the edge, mending nets or resting. A few small boats float on the water, and a bridge with people walking stretches across the right side. In the background, a large building with domes and spires sits on a hill. Notice how the artist uses light and shadow to show depth, especially on the pier’s steps and the fishermen’s clothes. The scene feels quiet but full of life. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create mood.
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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