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Thomas Le Hardouaye

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1873

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Thomas Le Hardouaye is a 1873 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1873 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a man on horseback, looking out at a group of people in the distance. The man is dressed in dark clothing and has a hat on his head. He is holding the reins of his horse in one hand and a sword in the other. The people in the distance are gathered around a fire, and some of them are looking up at the man on horseback. The painting is done in a romantic style, with muted colors and soft brushstrokes. The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth in the painting, including etching and drypoint. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as if the man on horseback is about to charge into battle. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.