1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Mine is a 1919 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a dark, swirling landscape with a small figure climbing out of a hole in the ground. The sky is rough with quick, sketchy lines, while the earth below looks heavy and uneven. Trees and rocks are drawn in bold, thick strokes, making the scene feel wild and dramatic. The artist used deep blacks and whites to create strong contrasts, focusing on texture over detail. The figure looks tiny against the chaotic earth, almost lost in the mess. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
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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