Artwork
La Route de la Houssoye
La Route de la Houssoye is a print by Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.626
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
La Route de la Houssoye is a 1913 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for his work in painting and printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a winding road through a wooded area, characteristic of Lepère's landscape subjects.
Technique & Style
The image is rendered with expressive, scratchy lines, giving the trees a rough texture, while the sparse sky suggests light with minimal marks, exemplifying Lepère's skill with print techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1913, La Route de la Houssoye is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Lepère's later focus on printmaking.
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.
