Au coq des bruyeres
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Au coq des bruyeres is a 1888 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded room looks like a messy party after dark. A man in a top hat sits at a table, holding a drink, while others lounge around—some slumped, some talking. A woman in fancy clothes stands near the back, pouring a drink. The floor is littered with hats, coats, and empty glasses. Outside the window, bare trees and a mountain loom in the background. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and details, giving it a rough, sketchy feel. This style was common in wood engravings, where every mark matters. Check out engraving to see how artists carved these intricate scenes into wood.
