1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Ravine in June is a 1894 by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a landscape with a ravine. The scene is set in June, with lush greenery and trees surrounding the ravine. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the natural beauty of the scene. The painting is characterized by its use of light and shadow, with the sun casting dappled shadows on the trees and the ravine. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting is a beautiful example of Impressionism, with its focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color. To learn more about this style, look up Impressionism.
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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