1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Recherche des blessés is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a chaotic scene with people rushing to help the injured. The image is divided into three panels, each depicting a different moment in the aftermath of an event. The panels are rendered in black and white, with bold brushstrokes and expressive lines. In the center panel, a figure is shown tending to a wounded person, while in the side panels, others are seen rushing to assist. The overall mood is one of urgency and compassion. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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