Artwork
La Seine au Pont d'Austerlitz
La Seine au Pont d'Austerlitz is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2014.658
- Credit line
- Gift of Dr. Irving and Enid Kushner
About this work
Overview
La Seine au Pont d'Austerlitz is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1866. It showcases the artist's skill in capturing urban life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dynamic scene of the Seine River at the Austerlitz Bridge, featuring a busy river, pedestrians on the bridge, and boats on the water, set against an urban backdrop with buildings and smokestacks.
Technique & Style
Lepère's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the bridge and buildings casting long shadows across the water, exemplifying the chiaroscuro technique.
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.
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