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Environs de Gravesend

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1883

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Environs de Gravesend is a 1883 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1883 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy river scene with ships and smoke. In the foreground, two men work on a small boat—one stands holding a long pole, the other leans over the side. Behind them, a mix of old sailing ships and a steamboat puffs black smoke into a cloudy sky. The water is choppy, and the shore has a few buildings and docks. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and light. The smoke and waves look almost alive, with loose strokes instead of smooth shapes. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.