1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
L'Explosion is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows five rough, sketchy drawings of the same scene: a chaotic, dark fight between two men. One man is on top, swinging wildly, while the other is on the ground, trying to block the blows. The background is messy, with splashes and jagged lines that look like movement or smoke. The drawings use mostly black and white, with some light areas to show faces and clothing. The sketches feel urgent and raw, like they were drawn fast. The artist didn’t smooth out the lines—they’re all jagged and uneven, almost like scribbles. This makes the scene feel intense and full of energy. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this work in person.
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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