1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Javel is a 1886 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a busy river scene. A big factory with a tall chimney puffs out dark smoke. Boats float on the water, some with people on board. The shore is lined with buildings and trees, and the whole scene looks a little hazy. The artist focused on how light and shadow mix in smoky air. This style was common in the late 1800s. Look up Realism next to see more works like this.
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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