Artwork
La Moisson en France
La Moisson en France is a drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1974.135
- Credit line
- Delia E. Holden Fund
About this work
Overview
La Moisson en France is a 1914 drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for his work in printmaking and etching.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing comprises four sketches: two rough, crowded scenes above, and two more detailed pastoral scenes below, depicting a man and woman herding sheep amidst hills and trees.
Technique & Style
The lower sketches feature bold black outlines and solid shadows, creating a sharp contrast. The upper sketches appear as loose, gestural notes, differing significantly in finish and detail from the lower compositions.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914 by Lepère, who was instrumental in reviving wood engraving in Europe, La Moisson en France reflects his engagement with traditional subjects and graphic arts.
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.
