Artwork

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

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marché (I made what I would call a good bargain) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center below central image in plate: Felix Buhot inv[t?] sct; lower left in plate: Je fis ce quon appelle un bon marché

About this work

Overview

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marché (I made what I would call a good bargain) is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878 using etching, drypoint, and softground etching techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively scene with a horseman navigating through a crowded cityscape, surrounded by onlookers and buildings, including a church steeple.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in black on Japanese paper, featuring a range of textures, including a grainy effect in the lower left corner achieved through softground etching, contributing to its dynamic and energetic feel.