Estuary with a Fortified Seaport at Left and Cliffs at Right

1882

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Estuary with a Fortified Seaport at Left and Cliffs at Right is a 1882 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rough coastline with cliffs on the right. A fortified town sits on the left by the water. The artist used quick, sketchy lines and light shading. The sea looks choppy, and a few boats are near the shore. The paper itself has a textured look, like old paper. It’s not a polished painting—it feels more like a quick study. Want to see more sketches like this? Look up Buhot, Félix-Hilaire.