Une Guinguette

Une Guinguette

Auguste Lepère

1886

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy outdoor café with people sitting at tables. A sign on the building lists drinks like beer and wine. The place looks lively, with folks chatting and walking around. Trees and a fence frame the scene. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the moment. The café looks real but also a bit dreamy. Want to see more? Look up Impressionism.

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