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Le Tombeau du Diable (The Devil's Tomb)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1880

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Tombeau du Diable (The Devil's Tomb) is a 1880 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black and white etching, depicting a woman in a long dress standing in shallow water. She is holding a bouquet of flowers and looking down at the water. The background is dark, with what appears to be a cave or rocky outcropping behind her. In the foreground, there are some indistinct shapes that may be rocks or other objects. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and contemplation. The use of etching and aquatint techniques creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the image. To learn more about the techniques used in this piece, explore the technique of etching.