Artwork
La Terrasse des Arts Libéraux
La Terrasse des Arts Libéraux is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.1345
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
La Terrasse des Arts Libéraux is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1889. It is a representation of a serene outdoor scene, characteristic of the artist's work in the late 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil park setting with figures engaged in leisurely activities, set against a backdrop of architectural elements and lush vegetation. The scene is framed within an allegorical context referencing the liberal arts.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed rapid, expressive lines to convey a sense of movement and the effects of light, a stylistic approach typical of late 19th-century French printmaking.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, exemplifying Lepère's contribution to the revival of wood engraving in Europe during his time.
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.
Cantine de la Mère Pichard
Petit bras de Seine au Pont Neuf
L'Avenue des Champs Elysées
Carrefour de l'Epine
Les Tuileries
Montagne Ste. Genevieve
The Litte Café au Bois
Eucalyptus Trees
Oberbaum-Brucke, Berlin
Le Louvre, vu du Pont Neuf![[Large Steamer Ship at Dock, Paris], by Auguste Louis Lepère](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/auguste-louis-lepere--large-steamer-ship-at-dock-paris--ed31099e42153820-w320.webp)
[Large Steamer Ship at Dock, Paris]
Le Palais des Arts Liberaux, Extérieur