1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Paris Almanac, 1897: Decorative Border, Summer is a 1897 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This design is a black-and-white border with a blank center space. Around the edges, there are small scenes: a child reaching for flowers, a basket of fruit, a woman with a baby, and a group of people by a boat. The shapes are sharp and detailed, with lots of swirling lines and patterns. The word "ETE" (French for "summer") sits at the top, marking this as a seasonal design. The artist used contrast to make the scenes pop against the white background. Look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
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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