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Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche., by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1878

Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche.

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1878

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

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

The image depicts a vintage print of a busy scene, with a large crowd of people in the center. The print is framed by a decorative border, featuring various sketches and doodles. In the lower-left corner, a small inscription reads "Je fis ce qu'on appelle un bon marche." The print is rendered in a range of grays, with some darker shading in the center. This print is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the works of Buhot, Félix-Hilaire.

About the artist

Portrait of Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Artist

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.

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