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La Retraite après Charleroi..., by Auguste Lepère, 1914

La Retraite après Charleroi...

Auguste Lepère

1914

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

La Retraite après Charleroi... is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Lepère
When & what style?
1914
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

La Retraite après Charleroi is a work by Auguste Louis Lepère. The title suggests it depicts a scene related to a retreat, possibly a military one, given the context of the year 1914. This was a significant time in history, marked by the start of World War I. You can learn more about the artist's style and other works at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

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Artist

Auguste Lepère

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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