Le Couvre-Feu (The Curfew) [recto]
1874
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
Le Couvre-Feu (The Curfew) [recto] is a 1874 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet street at dusk in a small town. A few people walk along the cobblestones, some carrying umbrellas. Buildings line both sides, with a church spire rising in the background. A bare tree stands on the right, its branches dark against the dim sky. The artist used a mix of fine lines and shading to create depth, almost like a sketch come to life. The scene feels calm but a little mysterious, like something’s about to happen—or just did. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use ink and metal plates to make prints.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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