The Poulterer 1908

"The Poulterer" is an etching by the French artist Auguste-Louis Lepère, created in 1908. This detailed print depicts a poulterer, a seller of poultry, in front of his shop with a small girl by his side as he haggles with a customer over the price of chickens. The scene is filled with chickens and other small details that give the impression of a bustling market, while the overall composition is focused on the figures and the exchange of goods. This fine example of Lepère's work is a part of the permanent collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.