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Les Esprits des Villes Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1885

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Les Esprits des Villes Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead) is a 1885 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a haunting scene of a cityscape at dusk, with a large crowd gathered in the foreground. The atmosphere is somber, with dark clouds looming in the sky. In the distance, a large building dominates the landscape, while a cross stands out in the center of the composition. The overall mood is one of melancholy and contemplation. The use of etching and aquatint techniques adds depth and texture to the image, creating a sense of atmosphere and mood. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Félix-Hilaire Buhot.