Artwork
L'Avenue des Champs Elysées
L'Avenue des Champs Elysées 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.
- 1921.1357
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
L'Avenue des Champs Elysées is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1890. It is a representation of a Parisian urban scene, held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively scene on a grand boulevard, with people sitting, walking, or playing amidst trees and buildings. The focus is on everyday life, capturing the movement and activity of the city.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Lepère's skill in printmaking, characterized by loose yet dynamic lines, evoking the feel of a quick sketch. This style was typical of late 19th-century French art, reflecting a focus on capturing contemporary life.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890 by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French painter and etcher who contributed to the revival of wood engraving in Europe, L'Avenue des Champs Elysées is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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.
