On allume le cierges...
1878
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
On allume le cierges... is a 1878 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small red print shows a dimly lit alley at night. A lone figure walks toward a flickering streetlamp, their shadow stretching long on the cobblestones. The walls curve inward, and the air feels damp, like rain might fall. The artist used a mix of sharp lines and soft shading to create depth. The red ink stands out against the pale paper, making the scene feel mysterious. Check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how prints like this were made.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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