Who painted Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche..?

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche.. was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878.

Where can I see Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche..?

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche.. is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche..?

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche.. is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche..?

Museum-quality prints of Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche.. are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche..

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1878

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche.. is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche.. is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878 using etching and drypoint techniques on thin Japan paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene with a burning castle or tower in the background and panicked figures below, set against a fiery, stormy sky. The predominantly red and brown color palette lends a dramatic, eerie atmosphere to the work.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed a range of lines and shading to achieve textured effects, capturing the dynamic movement of flames and smoke. The print's layered ink application contributes to its visual complexity.

Context

The techniques used in this print, including etching and drypoint, were part of a broader range of methods available to printmakers of the time, allowing for detailed and expressive works.