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L'Orage (The Storm)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

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 landscape with heavy, swirling clouds over rolling hills. A small village sits in the valley below, with a few buildings and what look like cows or sheep scattered around. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving the scene a sense of movement and energy. The artist used a mix of drypoint and etching to create texture, which makes the storm feel almost tangible. The paper has a warm, creamy tone that contrasts with the dark lines of the storm clouds. If you like this style, check out drypoint to see how artists use sharp tools to make detailed, textured prints.