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Le Patre

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1873

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Patre is a 1873 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1873 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting features a serene scene with a man standing in a landscape, surrounded by trees and a distant building. The man is dressed in a long coat and hat, and he appears to be lost in thought. The atmosphere is peaceful, with a sense of calmness emanating from the scene. In the foreground, the man's figure is prominent, while the background is more subdued. The trees and building are rendered in soft, muted colors, which adds to the overall sense of tranquility. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The artist's use of red ink in the etching adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the scene. The painting's romantic style is evident in its emphasis on emotion and atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up etching.