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Les Adieux (The Parting)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1880

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paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Les Adieux (The Parting) 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 print shows two people standing close in a dimly lit room. One holds a small dog, and the other leans in toward them. The background is dark, with a faint doorway and a shelf holding a few objects. Around the main scene, rough sketches of faces and shapes fill the edges like scattered thoughts. The artist used a mix of sharp lines and smudged tones to create mood. The dark, grainy look comes from the printing process—layers of ink and texture give it a handmade feel. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carve into metal plates to make prints.