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Thomas Le Hardouaye

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1873

ink

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

This small print shows a dim, stormy scene with three figures on horseback riding through rough terrain. The sky is dark and swirling, while the ground looks uneven and muddy. One person on horseback is leading the way, holding what looks like a stick or weapon. The red-brown color comes from the printing method—etching and drypoint—giving it a scratchy, textured look. This technique was often used in the 1800s to create dramatic, moody images. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists made prints like this.