Who painted L'Orage (The Storm)?

L'Orage (The Storm) was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1879.

Where can I see L'Orage (The Storm)?

L'Orage (The Storm) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is L'Orage (The Storm)?

L'Orage (The Storm) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of L'Orage (The Storm)?

Museum-quality prints of L'Orage (The Storm) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

L'Orage (The Storm)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1879

L'Orage (The Storm) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Félix‑Hilaire Buhot’s print L’Orage, executed in 1879, depicts a tempestuous sky hovering over a tranquil riverbank.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in pen and black ink: Felix Buhot . sc.; the following by later hands, across bottom verso in graphite: D182 / a64486 (crossed out) / MN / APG8473 / 1204897 B145II L'orage d'ap Constable etats n.d. (illegible) et le 2e / 6121 / lac

About this work

Overview

Félix‑Hilaire Buhot’s print L’Orage, executed in 1879, depicts a tempestuous sky hovering over a tranquil riverbank. The composition is rendered on a moderately thick cream‑laid paper, its surface bearing a tactile, uneven texture that enhances the atmospheric effect.

Subject & Meaning

The scene presents low, dark clouds that seem to press against the water’s surface, while a modest bridge and scattered trees occupy the river’s edge. The juxtaposition of the looming storm with the calm riverbank suggests a fleeting tension between nature’s turbulence and human serenity.

Technique & Style

Buhot combines drypoint and roulette work with selective etching and possible salt‑lift areas, all in black ink. Fine lines are enriched by pen touches and a subtle gray wash, producing blurred, rain‑like textures. The fuzzy cloud edges convey movement, while the varied incisions give the paper a richly variegated surface.

History & Provenance

Created in the late nineteenth century, L’Orage belongs to Buhot’s series of atmospheric studies that explore weather effects on landscape. The print is catalogued as a single impression on cream‑laid paper, reflecting the artist’s experimental approach to printmaking during this period.