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Midi sous bois, by Auguste Lepère, 1889

Midi sous bois

Auguste Lepère

1889

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Midi sous bois is a 1889 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Auguste Lepère
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people sitting under a large tree. The tree has thick branches that spread out in different directions. The people are wearing old-fashioned clothes and hats. They seem to be resting or talking to each other. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the people and the tree stand out. The artist has used different shades of color to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting is a great example of Impressionism, a style that focuses on capturing everyday life and natural scenes. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.

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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