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La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre (The Chapel Saint-Michel at l'Estre)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1881

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre (The Chapel Saint-Michel at l'Estre) is a 1881 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1881 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a chapel in the distance. The scene is set in a rural area with trees and bushes in the foreground. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The landscape is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail and a focus on capturing the natural beauty of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to explore the technique of drypoint.