Paris Almanac, 1897: Decorative Border, Winter

1897

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

Paris Almanac, 1897: Decorative Border, Winter is a 1897 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Auguste Lepère
When & what style?: 1897 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image is a decorative border for a calendar page. It’s shaped like a giant letter "H" with "HIVER" (French for "winter") in the middle. Inside the top part, there’s a black-and-white scene of people dancing under the stars. On the left, two people sit at a table with books and papers. The right side shows a fancy party with a masked figure and a skull. The bottom is packed with objects like hats, umbrellas, and musical instruments. The dancing scene at the top looks like a winter ball, while the skull on the right adds a spooky touch. The whole thing feels like a mix of celebration and mystery. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.

About the artist

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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