Artwork
Un Chemin de Perdition (Road to Perdition)
Un Chemin de Perdition (Road to Perdition) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Un Chemin de Perdition (Road to Perdition) is an etching and drypoint print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1873.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a solitary horseman traversing a turbulent landscape, with dark clouds and wind-whipped trees evoking a sense of drama and turmoil. The rider's fluttering cloak merges with the surrounding chaos, heightening the emotional impact.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed shading to convey a sense of movement and drama, characteristic of Romanticism, which emphasized the power of nature and intense emotions.
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Artist & collection
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Gillingham Pier, London [verso]
