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Le Bas-hamet

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1874

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Bas-hamet is a 1874 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1874 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting, titled "Le Bas-hamet," is an etching, drypoint, and aquatint on laid paper created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1874. The image depicts a woman walking down a street, surrounded by buildings and people. The scene is set at night, with the sky visible above the rooftops. The woman is dressed in a long coat and hat, and she is carrying a basket or bag. She appears to be walking alone, but there are other people in the background, some of whom are looking at her. The buildings in the background are tall and narrow, with steeply pitched roofs. The painting has a dreamlike quality, with soft, muted colors and a sense of movement and energy. It is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.