Who painted Fontaines Lumineuses?

Fontaines Lumineuses was painted by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1889.

Where can I see Fontaines Lumineuses?

Fontaines Lumineuses is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Fontaines Lumineuses?

Fontaines Lumineuses is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Fontaines Lumineuses

Auguste Louis Lepère , 1889

Fontaines Lumineuses is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.1339
Credit line: Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.

About this work

Overview

Fontaines Lumineuses is a 1889 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for his work in painting and printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene scene featuring a small, domed building beside a body of water, with a fountain in the foreground. The artist captures the interplay of light and movement, particularly in the water.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by quick, sketchy lines and a stark black-and-white palette, utilizing chiaroscuro to convey a sense of light and shadow. The loose, expressive rendering of the fountain's spray creates a sense of dynamism.

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.