Artwork
The House of the King of Poland (Angers)
The House of the King of Poland (Angers) is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Auguste Lepère. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The House of the King of Poland (Angers) is a drawing created by Auguste Lepère in 1884 using pen and brown ink with brown wash. It is a representation of a historic building associated with the King of Poland in Angers, France.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a medieval-style building on a bridge over a turbulent river, with a castle on a hill in the background. The scene is rendered with loose, expressive lines, conveying a sense of spontaneity and immediacy.
Technique & Style
Lepère employed a simple, rapid technique using ink strokes and light brown wash to capture the essence of the scene. The loose, gestural lines and rough water effects create a dynamic, sketch-like quality.
History & Provenance
Auguste Lepère, a French painter and etcher, was active from the late 19th century until his death in 1918. He was also known for his role in reviving wood engraving in Europe.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
