Banks of the Somme at Amiens (Bords de la Somme a Amiens)
1907
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1907
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Banks of the Somme at Amiens (Bords de la Somme a Amiens) is a 1907 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching, "Banks of the Somme at Amiens," shows a serene riverbank scene. A small boat is pulled up on the river's edge, with a few people nearby. The river stretches across the foreground, reflecting the sky above. In the background, a row of houses and trees lines the riverbank, with the spire of a church rising above the rooftops. The overall mood is peaceful, with the soft, muted tones of the etching evoking a sense of calm. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this piece, you might want to look into aquatint, a method of etching that allows for subtle gradations of tone.
