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Marine: Souvenir of Medway

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Marine

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Marine: Souvenir of Medway is a 1879 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

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

About this work

This painting shows a marine scene with a ship in the distance. The ship has sails and is on the water. The sky is cloudy and the sun is not visible. In the foreground, there are some buildings and a dock. The buildings are small and the dock is old. The painting is done in a style that is detailed and realistic. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.