Angers - The House of the King of Poland (Angers - La maison du roi de Pologne)
1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Angers - The House of the King of Poland (Angers - La maison du roi de Pologne) is a 1912 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a small riverside town with wooden buildings and a tall church tower. People are scattered around—some by the water, others walking near houses. The river has a boat with a few figures sitting inside. The buildings look simple, with slanted roofs and small windows. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and light. The scene feels busy but calm, like a quiet moment in a village. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
