Les Déchargeurs de Plâtre
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Les Déchargeurs de Plâtre is a 1894 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a busy street scene with a shop in the center. The shop has shelves packed with small items—maybe tools or toys—and a sign that says "Bain 50." Outside, two men in hats stand on either side, looking in. In front of the shop, three kids sit on the ground, playing or resting. The buildings behind are tall and simple, with windows and chimneys. The artist focused on everyday life, not fancy scenes. The drawing looks rough but full of detail, especially in the textures of the clothes and objects. Look up Realism next to see more art about ordinary people and places.
