1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Frontispiece is a 1886 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a dimly lit room with a large poster on the wall that reads *"Autour des Fortifications."* Outside the window, a busy cityscape unfolds—buildings, trees, and a crowd of tiny figures. Inside, a table holds a few objects: a bottle, a glass, and a cloth draped over something. The poster’s bold text stands out against the dark background, drawing your eye. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture both the indoor scene and the bustling street beyond. Next, look up Realism to see how artists like this one focused on everyday life.
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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