Town on a River Bank with Two Round Towers
1770
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1770
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Town on a River Bank with Two Round Towers is a 1770 ink by Nicolas Pérignon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet riverside town with two tall, round stone towers at its center. In front, a wooden building with a porch sits by the water, where a few small boats are tied up. People walk along the dirt path, and trees line the street, their branches reaching over the rooftops. The artist used fine lines to show texture in the buildings and trees, making everything look detailed but soft. The river’s surface has gentle ripples, and the whole scene feels calm and everyday. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
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