Banks of the Somme at Amiens (Bords de la Somme a Amiens)

Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

The image shows buildings lining the horizon from a perspective across a river. The upper third of the composition contains the skyline with buildings and trees, including several tall trees with bare branches intertwined with rooftops. The etching technique displays delicate brushwork with careful lines and cross-hatching to emphasize architectural and vegetation details. The color palette is monochromatic with brown and sepia tones. A body of water reflects the scene, while smoke rises from chimneys in the distance. Small figures working with boats can be seen.