Artwork
The Beggars at the Last House
The Beggars at the Last House is a print by Auguste Louis Lepère. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1953.538
- Credit line
- Gift of M. Knoedler and Company
About this work
Overview
The Beggars at the Last House is a 1905 print by Auguste Louis Lepère, a French artist who played a key role in reviving wood engraving in Europe.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a weathered house with two figures at the door, one appearing to beg, amidst birds and sparse vegetation, conveying a quiet, melancholic atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Lepère's scratchy, textured style creates a rough, uneven effect, utilizing chiaroscuro to evoke mood through the interplay of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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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