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Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1909
Medium
charcoal and colored chalk on laid blue-gray paper
Dimensions
4705 × 3511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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