Spring

probably 1909

Auguste Lepère

Associated Names
Auguste Lepère

Artist, French, 1849 - 1918

The image depicts a rural scene with a wide view from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is near the center, showing a row of trees and distant hills. Faint clouds mark the skyline. There are figures engaging in activity in the foreground. The sketchy brushstrokes emphasize details in black and white on a muted background. The color palette is mainly monochrome with hints of soft reddish-brown tones. The overall technique blends impressionistic and realistic elements, capturing the rural setting elegantly.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal and colored chalk on laid blue-gray paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 28.7 x 39 cm (11 5/16 x 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5478


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: Lepere 09

Wikidata ID

Q64536940

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