1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Van Hasler is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows the same older man in four different drawings. He’s wearing a military uniform with a cap, medals on his chest, and a serious expression. The lines are loose and quick, with some drawings darker than others. The artist focused on the man’s wrinkles and the texture of his uniform, making it look almost three-dimensional in spots. The background is plain, so all the attention stays on his face and the details of his clothes. Next, check out the technique called chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.
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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