1890
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
L'Abreuvoir du Pont Marie is a 1890 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a riverbank scene with a group of people and horses gathered near the water. A stone bridge with arches spans the river in the background, and a train is visible on the tracks beyond. The sky is light, with a few clouds, and trees line the far side of the river. The people in the foreground seem to be resting or waiting, while others are leading horses to drink. The artist used shading to create depth, making the scene feel real and alive. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow shape this kind of artwork.
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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