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L'Orage (The Storm)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

L'Orage (The Storm) 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 sketch shows a stormy sky over a quiet riverbank. Dark clouds loom low, almost touching the water, while the shore has a few scattered trees and a small bridge. The paper has a rough, textured look, with some areas blurred like rain or wind. The artist used a mix of scratching and ink-wash to create the stormy mood. The edges of the clouds are fuzzy, almost like they’re moving. If you like this style, check out the technique: drypoint.