Modern Bucolic 1901

"Modern Bucolic," a 1901 color woodcut by French artist Auguste-Louis Lepère, captures a pastoral scene with a modern touch. The work, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, employs a subtle palette of peach and brown, creating a sense of tranquility and serenity. The figures in the foreground, rendered with a gentle, almost hazy quality, evoke a sense of leisure and contemplation. Lepère's skillful use of line and tone, typical of his woodcuts, contributes to the artwork's peaceful atmosphere and its timeless appeal.