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Convoi Funèbre au Boulevard de Clichy (Funeral Procession on the Boulevard de Clichy)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1887

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

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Convoi Funèbre au Boulevard de Clichy (Funeral Procession on the Boulevard de Clichy) is a 1887 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy street scene with a funeral procession in the center. A horse-drawn carriage carries a coffin, surrounded by people in dark clothes. The buildings in the background have signs, and the sky looks cloudy with a hint of blue-green tones. The street is packed with onlookers, some walking, others standing still. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture movement and mood, almost like a quick snapshot. The mix of blue-green, blue, and brown-red gives it a slightly faded, dreamy look. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one used metal plates and acid to create detailed prints.