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Le Couvre-feu (1er planche) (The Curfew, 1st plate)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1872

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Couvre-feu (1er planche) (The Curfew, 1st plate) is a 1872 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a city street scene at dusk. The sky is cloudy, and the buildings are dark and tall. In the foreground, people are walking along the street, some carrying umbrellas. The street is wet, reflecting the light from the sky. The scene is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The etching technique used creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene. The artist, Félix-Hilaire Buhot, was a master of etching and drypoint techniques. If you're interested in learning more about his work, look up Félix-Hilaire Buhot.