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Le roi Pierre de Serbie, by Auguste Lepère, 1914

Le roi Pierre de Serbie

Auguste Lepère

1914

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Le roi Pierre de Serbie is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Lepère
When & what style?
1914
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a collection of sketches featuring a man in a long coat and hat, sitting on a bench or grass. The sketches vary in detail, with some focusing on the man's face and others on his full figure. The sketches are rendered in a range of line weights and textures, giving a sense of depth and dimensionality to the figures. The artist's use of simple yet expressive lines creates a sense of movement and energy in the sketches. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and depth in the sketches, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. You might also want to explore the work of Auguste Louis Lepère.

About the artist

Portrait of Auguste Lepère
Artist

Auguste 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.

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