Fisherman's thatched cottage

1895

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Fisherman's thatched cottage is a 1895 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a small, weathered cottage with a thatched roof on the left. In front of it, a muddy river stretches across the scene, its surface rough and uneven. The sky above is dark and stormy, with heavy clouds looming low. The ground looks damp, and a few bushes or plants are scattered near the water’s edge. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture the mood of the place—like a quick, rough drawing. The contrast between the dark cottage and the lighter river makes the scene feel quiet and a little lonely. Next, check out Realism to see how other artists painted everyday life with simple honesty.