1884
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Shipping in the Port of London [recto] is a 1884 chalk by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image shows a sketch of a ship in a port, with a large building in the background. The ship is in the center of the image, with its sails down and a small boat next to it. The building behind the ship has a large dome and several chimneys. In the foreground, there are several lines and marks that appear to be the artist's notes or sketches. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of industry and activity, with the ship and building suggesting a bustling port. The artist's use of graphite and black chalk creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. For more information on the artist's technique, look up the Impressionism movement.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
See the richer artist page
![Gillingham Pier, London [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/641e03dd7de8217b/thumb.webp)
