Artwork
Place de la Haute Vieille Tour; Edicule de la Fierte
Place de la Haute Vieille Tour; Edicule de la Fierte is a print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.1412
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Place de la Haute Vieille Tour; Edicule de la Fierte, created by French artist Auguste Louis Lepère in 1896, is a print depicting a Parisian architectural scene, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a serene town square in Paris, featuring a prominent archway in the foreground and a distant tall tower, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Lepère's mastery of light and shadow, akin to chiaroscuro, creates depth and atmosphere, guiding the viewer's eye into the scene, with meticulous details like a small pointed-roof structure enhancing the composition.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1896 by Lepère, a key figure in Europe's wood engraving revival, the work is currently held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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.
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