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Petit paysage en hauteur (Small Landscape)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1876

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Petit paysage en hauteur (Small Landscape) is a 1876 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1876 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a small, monochromatic landscape. The scene is dominated by a large tree in the center, with smaller trees and bushes surrounding it. In the foreground, there are some rocks and what appears to be a small stream or river. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The lines are bold and expressive, giving the scene a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.