Saint-Servan

Saint-Servan

Auguste Lepère

1912

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet winter scene by a river. Houses huddle along the shore, their rooftops dusted with snow. A tall tower stands on the right, while boats float frozen in the water. In the distance, a church spire pokes above the skyline. The artist focused on texture—notice how the snow looks rough and the water choppy. The lines are loose but detailed, like a quick sketch that still captures depth. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.

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