Artwork
The Béguinage Bridge in Bruges (La Pont du Beguinage à Bruges)
The Béguinage Bridge in Bruges (La Pont du Beguinage à Bruges) is a print by Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2016.213
- Credit line
- Bequest of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer
About this work
Overview
The Béguinage Bridge in Bruges is a print created by Auguste Louis Lepère in 1901. It showcases a serene scene of a bridge in Bruges.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Béguinage Bridge, capturing its tranquil atmosphere. The level of detail suggests the artist observed the scene firsthand, likely sketching it during a visit.
Technique & Style
The work features a soft, hazy effect, achieved through a technique related to sfumato, which blends colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Auguste Louis Lepère, a French painter and etcher, was instrumental in reviving wood engraving in Europe. This print reflects his focus on detailed landscape imagery.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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