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Une Matinée d'Hiver au Quai de l'Hôtel-Dieu (Winter Morning on the Quai de l'Hôtel-Dieu)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1876

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

Une Matinée d'Hiver au Quai de l'Hôtel-Dieu (Winter Morning on the Quai de l'Hôtel-Dieu) is a 1876 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1876 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a city street scene on a rainy day. The street is empty, except for a few horse-drawn carriages and a streetlamp. In the background, there are buildings and a bridge or overpass. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The use of etching, drypoint, and aquatint has allowed for a high level of detail and texture, while the stop-out and roulette techniques have added a sense of movement and energy to the scene. The painting is a great example of the Impressionist movement, which emphasized capturing the fleeting moments of modern life. To learn more about this style, look up the movement: Impressionism.