1896
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Rouen Illustré: La Musée; Fontaine St. Marie; Le Théâtre des Arts is a 1896 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, depicting Palac, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a scene of old Rouen, with a museum, a fountain, and a theater. The artist likely visited this city and was inspired by its historic architecture. He included many details, like the people walking around, to make the scene feel lively. You can learn more about French cityscapes like this one by looking at the subject: france, 19th century.
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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