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La Place Pigalle en 1878 (Place Pigalle in 1878)
La Place Pigalle en 1878 (Place Pigalle in 1878) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
La Place Pigalle en 1878 is a print by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, created in 1878 using various techniques on Japan paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling Parisian street scene, capturing the energy of the city. Buhot labeled the scene 'Tout Paris', emphasizing its representation of urban life. The image conveys a sense of activity and vitality, with people gathered at a street corner.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed a range of techniques, including etching, aquatint, drypoint, and roulette, to achieve a gritty, textured effect. The use of burnishing and turpentine-soaked paper added to the rough, newsprint-like quality of the image, suiting its depiction of city streets.
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