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Le Curé de Cucugnan

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Curé de Cucugnan is a 1879 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

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

About this work

This etching on laid paper shows a scene with several people in a room. One person is sitting in a chair, while others stand around them. The room has a high ceiling and what looks like a fireplace. There are also some objects on the walls, but they are not clear. The scene is drawn in a detailed, realistic style. The artist has used different techniques to create texture and depth in the image. The overall mood of the scene is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.