Artists Returning from the Salon

1877

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

Artists Returning from the Salon is a 1877 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rainy city street with people walking under umbrellas. A horse-drawn carriage sits in the background, and puddles reflect the dim light. Trees line the street, their branches bare, and a small boat rests on the wet ground. The scene feels busy but quiet, with people moving in different directions. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and mood. The wet pavement and blurred figures give a sense of rain and hurry, almost like a snapshot of life. Look up Impressionism to see how this style changed how artists showed light and everyday scenes.