Who painted La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay)?

La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay) was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1888.

Where can I see La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay)?

La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay)?

La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay)?

Museum-quality prints of La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1888

La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: L'Abri-Dinard 1889-1890; lower left, stamped in red: FB (Lugt 977)

About this work

Overview

La Falaise: Baie de Saint-Malo (The Cliff: Saint-Malo Bay) is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1888 using various intaglio techniques.

Technique & Style

The work combines heliogravure, etching, drypoint, roulette, spit bite aquatint, and burnishing in black and gray-green on heavy wove light green paper, showcasing Buhot's technical skill and experimentation with different methods.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene cliffside scene overlooking Saint-Malo Bay, with a distant boat and gentle waves, evoking a sense of calm through its muted tones and detailed rendering of natural textures.