Artwork
Le Rageur
Le Rageur is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.1397
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Le Rageur is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1887. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tree with twisted branches and a thick trunk set against a dark background. The tree's sturdy trunk and sprawling branches are rendered in dark shades, creating a sense of depth.
Technique & Style
Lepère's use of chiaroscuro and bold lines creates a sense of dimensionality. The contrast between the tree's tones and the dark background adds to the work's visual impact.
History & Provenance
Auguste Louis Lepère was a French artist known for reviving wood engraving in Europe. Le Rageur is an example of his work from 1887, now held in a major art museum.
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.
