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Gillingham Pier, London [verso]

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1884

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Gillingham Pier, London [verso] is a 1884 chalk by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a simple street scene with quick, loose lines. A pier stretches into the distance on the left, with a few buildings and a lamppost along the waterfront. On the right, a lone figure walks under an umbrella, while a horse-drawn carriage sits nearby. The drawing uses light shading to suggest shadows and depth. The rough, sketchy style focuses on capturing movement and everyday life, not perfect details. The artist signed it in the corner, but the lines are simple and fast—like a quick snapshot. If you like this style, check out Realism next.