The Poulterer, Vendee (Le Poulailler, Vendee)

Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a rural scene with a person entering a rustic home and animals around. The scene is set in front of a thatched-roof structure made of timber, displaying a rugged and humble dwelling. The main figure is bending to enter the door, showing exaggerated perspective in their proportions. Beside the door, a smaller figure stands with its hands on its hips, gazing upwards. The ground is bustling with movement as several chickens or similar fowl animate the bottom half of the image. The drawing showcases a skilled use of line work, demonstrating texture in the thatched roof and wood grain. The artwork conveys a moment of everyday life in a rural setting, emphasizing a rustic and possibly quaint lifestyle.