1889
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Leaving the 1889 Exhibition is a 1889 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a lively scene of people leaving an exhibition. In the foreground, a woman sits at a cart, while others walk or stand around her. The background features a large arched structure, likely the exhibition building, with a flag flying high. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the bustling scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. For more on the artistic style of this painting, explore the Impressionism movement.
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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