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Un Thé Douairières, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1874

Un Thé Douairières

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1874

ink

panel

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Un Thé Douairières is a 1874 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?
1874 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two women sitting in a dimly lit room. One is pouring tea from a pot while the other holds a cup. A mirror and candle on a table reflect light. The edges of the picture are packed with swirling lines and tiny figures. The artist used a mix of sharp lines and soft shading to create depth. The name *Félix-Hilaire Buhot* is signed in the print. Want to know more? Check out etching, drypoint, aquatint.

About the artist

Portrait of Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Artist

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.

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