1878
ink
panel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Place Pigalle en 1878 (Place Pigalle in 1878) is a 1878 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy Paris street corner in black and white. A horse-drawn carriage waits near a crowd of people. Some sit on steps, others stand or chat. Buildings rise in the background, packed with signs and windows. A lamppost stands near the steps, and a dog sits with its owner under an umbrella. The artist used words like *"Tout Paris"* ("All of Paris") to label the scene, hinting at the city’s lively energy. The paper looks rough, almost like old newsprint, which matches the gritty feel of the streets. If you like this style, check out etching next to see how artists carve images into metal.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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