Artwork
Provins
Provins is a print by Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1974.238
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Lewis B. Williams
About this work
Overview
Provins is a 1910 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist who played a key role in reviving wood engraving in Europe.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil village scene, with figures gathered before a substantial stone building, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed chiaroscuro, utilizing strong light and dark contrasts to create a sense of depth and volume, and rendered the buildings with detailed stone carvings and ornate windows.
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.
