1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
La Récolte du Sable is a 1887 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of people gathering sand on a beach, with a few boats in the background. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the play of light on the water and the sand. In the foreground, a group of people are busy collecting sand, while others are standing or sitting nearby, watching the activity. The boats in the background add a sense of depth and context to the scene. The painting's use of light and color creates a sense of warmth and tranquility, drawing the viewer into the peaceful atmosphere of the beach. For more information on this style, look up Impressionism.
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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