Who painted Landscape with Cottages?

Landscape with Cottages was painted by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1864.

Where can I see Landscape with Cottages?

Landscape with Cottages is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Landscape with Cottages?

Landscape with Cottages is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Landscape with Cottages

Auguste Louis Lepère , 1864

Landscape with Cottages is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1940.740
Credit line: Bequest of James Parmelee

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Cottages is a drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for his role in reviving wood engraving.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene rural scene with a small wooden house surrounded by bare trees, their twisted branches enclosing the cottage. A faint path is visible in the background, suggesting a quiet, secluded setting.

Technique & Style

Lepère's style is characterized by simple shapes and rough textures, achieved through quick, light lines that convey a sense of spontaneity and naturalness. The trees are reduced to basic forms, with minimal detail.

History & Provenance

Created around 1864, Landscape with Cottages is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Context

The drawing's emphasis on a natural, unpolished aesthetic is associated with the Realist movement, which sought to depict everyday life and landscapes in a straightforward manner.

Landscape with a Cottage and a Large Tree, Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist & collection

Artist

Auguste Louis 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.