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

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1878

ink

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche.. is a 1878 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

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

About this work

This small print shows a chaotic scene with swirling figures and a fiery, stormy sky. In the background, a castle or tower burns, while people below scramble or flee. The colors are mostly red and brown, giving it a dramatic, almost ghostly look. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create texture—notice how the flames and smoke seem to move. This print is made with a technique that layers ink carefully. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made detailed prints.