Artwork
Interior of a Butcher Shop
Interior of a Butcher Shop is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Léon Augustin Lhermitte. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1978.131
- Credit line
- Gift of Muriel S. Butkin
About this work
Overview
Léon Augustin Lhermitte's 'Interior of a Butcher Shop' is a drawing created around 1881. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two women in a dimly lit butcher shop, one holding a basket and the other using a scale. The scene conveys a sense of quiet industry, capturing a moment of everyday labor.
Technique & Style
Lhermitte's work is associated with the naturalist movement, characterized by its focus on depicting everyday life and labor. The use of a single light source creates a somber atmosphere, emphasizing the mundane tasks being performed.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, indicating its significance within the context of late 19th-century art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Léon Augustin Lhermitte (French pronunciation:; 31 July 1844 – 28 July 1925) was a French naturalist painter and etcher whose primary subject matter was rural scenes depicting peasants at work.
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