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Une Jetée en Angleterre (A Pier in England)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Marine

Dominant colour

Une Jetée en Angleterre (A Pier in England) is a 1879 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

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

About this work

This print shows a busy pier on a stormy day. People huddle under umbrellas, walking toward ships in the foggy distance. The sky is thick with dark clouds, and rain falls in heavy lines. A flag flutters on a tall pole near the water, while buildings and scaffolding line the shore. The artist used rough, textured lines to show the wet pavement and wind-blown clothes. This style makes the scene feel raw and real, like you’re standing there in the rain. Look up etching to see how artists like this one layer lines and textures to create depth.