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Un Débarquement en Angleterre (Landing in England)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Un Débarquement en Angleterre (Landing in England) is a 1879 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1879 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a rainy scene with people walking on a wooden dock. A flag flies high, and a few birds are in the sky. The people are dressed in long coats and hats, and some are carrying umbrellas. The dock is made of wooden planks, and there's a railing on the right side. The sky is dark and cloudy, with rain pouring down. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of atmosphere and texture in the painting. The use of etching, drypoint, and aquatint gives the image a sense of depth and detail, while the spirit ground on tan wove paper adds a warm, earthy tone. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, you might want to explore the works of other artists who were part of this style.