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The Tiara

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1888

ink

parchment

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

The Tiara is a 1888 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a detailed drawing of a tall, ornate tiara floating above water. The tiara has intricate carvings, crosses, and fleur-de-lis designs. Below it, a small cherubic face peeks out from the waves, looking up. The artist used shading to create depth and texture, making the metal look real. The background shows faint buildings in the distance, blending into a cloudy sky. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like Buhot made prints like this.