1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles en feu is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image is a pair of black and white sketches, side by side, depicting the same scene. The scene is a cityscape with a large, ornate building in the center, possibly a church or government building. The building is shown in silhouette, with the sky behind it filled with clouds and smoke. The sketches are done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and shading that gives the scene a sense of drama and energy. The artist has used a range of values to create depth and dimension in the image, from the dark shadows of the building to the light, airy clouds in the sky. The sketches are likely studies for a larger work, and they give us a glimpse into the artist's process and technique. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
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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