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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

Dominant colour

Frontispiece for L'Illustration Nouvelle: The Burial of the Burin is a 1877 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, 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

In this image, a train is depicted with the words "L'ILLUSTRATION NOUVELLE" and "1877" on its front. The train is surrounded by a dark, ominous atmosphere, with a crowd of people in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cityscape, with buildings and trees visible in the distance. The train appears to be emerging from a tunnel, with smoke billowing from its chimney. The overall mood of the image is one of foreboding and tension, with the dark colors and ominous atmosphere creating a sense of unease. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this image, you might want to look into the art of etching, drypoint, and aquatint.