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Frontispiece for L'Illustration Nouvelle: The Burial of the Burin

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1877

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Allegory Train

Dominant colour

Frontispiece for L'Illustration Nouvelle: The Burial of the Burin is a 1877 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, depicting Train, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a burial scene with people gathered around a grave. It's a detailed drawing with different textures and shades. The artist used various tools to create this piece, including pen, brush, and chalk, which gives it a unique look. The scene is somber, with people dressed in dark clothes, and the overall mood is quiet and respectful. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: gouache.