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Landing in England

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Landing in England is a 1879 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1879 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of people arriving in England, with a boat visible in the background. The atmosphere is somber, with dark clouds and a sense of gloom. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some of whom are holding umbrellas. The overall mood of the painting is one of melancholy, with the dark colors and gloomy atmosphere creating a sense of sadness. The artist's use of etching, drypoint, aquatint, and roulette techniques adds depth and texture to the painting, while the spirit ground on laid paper gives it a sense of fragility. For more information on this style, look up the Impressionism movement.