1895
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Self-Portrait is a 1895 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white etching shows a man sitting at a desk, deep in thought. He’s wearing a loose robe with a hood pulled over his head, resting his chin on his hand. On the desk in front of him is a small box and a piece of paper—maybe he’s writing or sketching. Behind him, a window with heavy curtains lets in dim light, and a decorative mirror hangs on the wall. The artist used sharp lines and shadows to create depth, focusing on the man’s thoughtful expression. This style was common in late 19th-century prints. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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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