1915
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The House of Madame B. is a 1915 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting, "The House of Madame B," depicts a serene scene of a woman sitting on the ground in front of a stone wall, surrounded by lush trees and bushes. The woman, dressed in a long white dress and a headscarf, appears to be lost in thought as she gazes downward. In the background, a large house with a chimney and a fenced garden can be seen, while a man is walking along the road to the left. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the contrast between light and dark areas drawing the viewer's eye to the woman and the house. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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