Le Matin, carrefour des Forts Marlotte

Le Matin, carrefour des Forts Marlotte

Auguste Lepère

1889

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet winter scene with bare trees lining a path. The trunks stand tall and dark against a pale, textured sky. Below, a few small figures walk along a snow-dusted road, their shapes soft and distant. The trees’ branches twist sharply, almost like etched lines, while the ground looks lightly brushed with frost. The whole scene feels still, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.

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