Who painted Place de l'Opera?

Place de l'Opera was painted by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1890.

Where can I see Place de l'Opera?

Place de l'Opera is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Place de l'Opera?

Place de l'Opera is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Place de l'Opera

Auguste Louis Lepère , 1890

Place de l'Opera is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.1358
Credit line: Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.

About this work

Overview

Place de l'Opera is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1890. It showcases the artist's skill as a French painter and etcher.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the Paris Opera House and its surrounding square, capturing the architectural and social atmosphere of late 19th-century Paris. The scene is populated with people, horse-drawn carriages, and trees, conveying a sense of urban life.

Technique & Style

Lepère's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, with strong contrasts between light and dark adding to the image's tension and atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Auguste Louis 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.