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Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marché (I made what I would call a good bargain)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1878

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marché (I made what I would call a good bargain) is a 1878 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1878 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black etching on Japanese paper, featuring a busy scene with many people and animals. In the center, a man rides a horse through a crowd, while others sit or stand around him. The background is a cityscape with buildings and a church steeple. The etching has a grainy texture in the lower left corner, which was achieved using a softground etching technique. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, capturing a moment in time. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Félix-Hilaire Buhot.