A Winter Morning on the Quai de l'Hôtel -Dieu

1876

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

A Winter Morning on the Quai de l'Hôtel -Dieu is a 1876 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

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

About this work

This sketch shows a wet, quiet city street with horse-drawn carriages rolling past. Buildings line both sides, their rooftops smudged with rain or smoke. People walk with umbrellas or hurry along the sidewalk, while lampposts stand like silent sentinels. The ground glistens, and the whole scene feels cold and still. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and mood. The buildings and people aren’t perfectly detailed—they’re suggested, not drawn out. If you like this style, check out Realism for more paintings that focus on everyday life like this one.