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Après la pluie (After the Rain)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1873

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

Après la pluie (After the Rain) is a 1873 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a city street after a rain shower. The street is lined with buildings, and people are walking under umbrellas. The sky is cloudy, and the atmosphere is gloomy. In the foreground, a person is walking with an umbrella, and a dog is running in the street. The buildings are old and worn, with chimneys and steep roofs. The street is wet and reflective, with puddles of water. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the play of light and shadow, with bold lines and dark colors. It's a great example of Impressionist art, which focuses on capturing everyday life and scenes. If you're interested in learning more about this style, check out the Impressionism movement.