A cette lueur soudaine...
1878
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
A cette lueur soudaine... is a 1878 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small print shows a chaotic scene at night. A castle looms in the background, its walls lit by fire. Below, a crowd of people scrambles in the dark, some running, others tangled in the chaos. The red ink stands out against the pale paper, making the scene feel urgent and dramatic. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on top of the paper, creating sharp lines and deep shadows. This makes the print look almost like a sketch, but with a bold, fiery glow. Look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create prints like this.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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