Artwork
La roche qui tremble
La roche qui tremble 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.
- 1921.1378
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
La roche qui tremble is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1890. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men laboring to move a large, irregularly shaped rock. Their simple, worn clothing suggests they are ordinary workers. The scene conveys the difficulty of their task through the rock's size and texture.
Technique & Style
Lepère emphasized the rock's rugged texture with deep shadows and sharp edges, giving it a dynamic appearance. This stylistic choice underscores the physical challenge faced by the workers.
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.
