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L'Hiver à Paris (Winter in Paris)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

ink

vellum

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

L'Hiver à Paris (Winter in Paris) is a 1879 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1879 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketchy, grainy print shows a snowy Paris street bustling with life. People in long coats walk, horses pull carriages, and dogs run through the slush. Buildings line the street, their signs advertising shops like a pharmacy. Tiny scenes of people and animals are tucked into the edges like little stories. The artist mixed different etching techniques to create this layered look—some areas are smooth, others rough. The snow and shadows make the whole scene feel cold and busy at once. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one build texture with ink and metal plates.