Who painted Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats)?

Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats) was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1872.

Where can I see Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats)?

Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats)?

Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats)?

Museum-quality prints of Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1872

Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats) is an etching created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1872 on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bare tree with twisted branches set against a flat background, with small boats floating on calm water in the distance. The simple composition conveys a sense of serenity.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed quick, sketchy lines to capture the movement in the tree and water, characteristic of an etching technique that emphasizes expressive freedom over precise detail.

Context

The style of Arbres et Bateaux reflects the artistic priorities of its time, when emotion and suggestion were valued over meticulous representation.