1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville is a 1886 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a snowy riverside scene with a cluster of buildings in the background. A tall tower with a clock stands out above the rooftops. In the foreground, people walk along a frozen riverbank, some bundled up in coats. A few boats sit on the ice, and a bare tree leans over the scene. The artist focused on everyday life in a cold city, using quick, loose lines to capture the moment. The snow covers everything, making the scene feel quiet and still. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style changed how artists painted light and movement.
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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