Artwork
L'Abreuvoir du Pont Marie
L'Abreuvoir du Pont Marie is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.1365
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
L'Abreuvoir du Pont Marie is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1890. It is a work of graphic art held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene riverbank scene with people and horses gathered near the water's edge. A stone bridge and railway tracks are visible in the background, suggesting a blend of natural and industrial elements.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed shading techniques to create a sense of depth, giving the scene a lifelike quality. The use of light and shadow adds to the overall effect, characteristic of the chiaroscuro technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
