Who painted Souvenir de St. Denis?

Souvenir de St. Denis was painted by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1913.

Where can I see Souvenir de St. Denis?

Souvenir de St. Denis is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Souvenir de St. Denis

Auguste Louis Lepère , 1913

Souvenir de St. Denis is a print by Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Souvenir de St.

Accession no.: 1920.615
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

Souvenir de St. Denis is a 1913 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist known for reviving wood engraving in Europe.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a densely packed town with a church steeple in the distance, where people are engaged in daily activities, such as a man working in a foreground field.

Technique & Style

The work features a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown and gray, with loose and expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of energy and movement.

Artist & collection

Artist

Auguste Louis 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.