The Dead Apple Tree 1913

"The Dead Apple Tree" is a 1913 etching by Auguste-Louis Lepère, a prominent French artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes. The artwork depicts a rural scene with a dead apple tree leaning to the ground, surrounded by other trees, figures, and a cart in the distance. The starkness of the dead tree against the lively background is a central theme in Lepère's work, representing the passage of time and the beauty of nature. This etching is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago and is a testament to Lepère’s mastery of the etching technique.