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La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1885

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne is a 1885 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a crowded Paris street at night. A tavern sign reads "Taverne du Bagne" in big letters. People stand in a line outside, while horses and carriages move down the wet road. The buildings are dark, with bare trees and flickering lights. The artist used multiple printing techniques to create deep shadows and texture. The messy lines and rough edges make the scene feel alive. Look up etching to see how artists like this carve images into metal plates.