La Traversée (The Passage)
1882
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Traversée (The Passage) is a 1882 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic street scene at night. A man clings to a lamppost while others scramble on a rickety balcony above. Rain pours in heavy lines, and a dog runs in the foreground. Below, a group huddles under an awning, listening to music while another person plays an accordion. The title, *La Traversée*, hints at a stormy night in a busy city. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and tension, almost like the scene is breathing. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Buhot layered ink for dramatic effects.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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