La Place Pigalle en 1878 (Place Pigalle in 1878)

La Place Pigalle en 1878 (Place Pigalle in 1878)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1878

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a cityscape of a bustling street scene. The image shows a busy street with people, horses, and carriages. There are buildings and a streetlamp in the background. In the foreground, there is a circular stone structure that appears to be a fountain or a well. People are gathered around it, and one person is sitting on the edge. The atmosphere of the painting is lively and dynamic, with a sense of movement and energy. The painting is an example of Impressionism, a style that emphasizes capturing the fleeting moments of modern life.

More by Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app