Scène nocturne; patrouille à la lisière d'un bois
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Scène nocturne; patrouille à la lisière d'un bois is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows two shadowy night scenes side by side. On the left, a group of soldiers moves through a dark forest, their shapes barely visible against tangled trees. On the right, a lone figure on horseback leads others through a moonlit clearing, with swirling lines suggesting wind or movement. The artist uses stark black and white to create drama, leaving faces and details mostly hidden. The right scene’s horse and rider stand out against a lighter background, while the left feels lost in deep shadow. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this strong contrast between light and dark works.
