Les Femmes receuillant les blesses
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Les Femmes receuillant les blesses is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This triptych shows three black-and-white scenes of people working together to carry a heavy wooden structure. The figures are drawn in bold, angular lines, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. In the center panel, a sketchier drawing shows two people lying on the ground, possibly resting or injured. The left and right panels mirror each other, focusing on the teamwork needed to lift the structure. The artist’s signature is visible in the bottom corners of the outer panels. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
