Artwork
Le Bassin de la Villette
Le Bassin de la Villette 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.
- 1921.1353
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Le Bassin de la Villette 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 a bustling harbor scene at the Bassin de la Villette, a Parisian canal basin. The artist captures the activity of everyday life at the docks, with boats, people, and goods in motion.
Technique & Style
Lepère's style is characterized by loose, sketchy lines that convey a sense of movement and energy. The level of detail is restrained, focusing on the overall impression of the scene rather than precise rendering.
Context
This work is associated with the Realist movement, which emphasized the depiction of ordinary life in a truthful and unromanticized manner.
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.
