Artwork
Les Morts après le combat
Les Morts après le combat is a drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1974.132
- Credit line
- Delia E. Holden Fund
About this work
Overview
Les Morts après le combat is a drawing by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French painter and etcher, created in 1914. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three scenes of soldiers lying on the ground after a battle, with trees and tents in the background. The focus is on the fallen men, conveying a sense of chaos and urgency.
Technique & Style
The work features bold contrasts between light and dark, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro, creating a raw and immediate atmosphere. The lines are rough and sketchy, with varying levels of detail across the three panels.
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.
