1907
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Old Houses at Amiens (Vieilles maisons a Amiens) is a 1907 ink by Auguste Lepère, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on light green paper presents a cityscape with a row of old houses. The buildings feature steeply pitched roofs and chimneys, with one house displaying the words "A L'ARBRE D'OR" on its side. In the foreground, a man in a hat walks down a cobblestone street, while another figure stands near a well. The scene is set against a backdrop of a tall church or cathedral, which rises above the rooftops. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet, everyday life in a small town. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Lepère, Auguste.
Louis-Auguste Lepère (30 November 1849 – 20 November 1918) was a French painter and etcher. Lepère is also considered a leader in the creative revival of wood engraving in Europe.
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