Rouen Illustré: Eglise Saint Maclon

1896

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Rouen Illustré: Eglise Saint Maclon is a 1896 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Auguste Lepère
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a church with tall spires and intricate stone carvings. People are walking around the church, and the sky is cloudy. The church has a large arched doorway and many windows. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail. If you like this painting, you might also like to learn about the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Artist

Auguste 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.

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