Who painted In Province: The House at Orléans?

In Province: The House at Orléans was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1875.

Where can I see In Province: The House at Orléans?

In Province: The House at Orléans is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is In Province: The House at Orléans?

In Province: The House at Orléans is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of In Province: The House at Orléans?

Museum-quality prints of In Province: The House at Orléans are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

In Province: The House at Orléans

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1875

In Province: The House at Orléans is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1920.706
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King, the Frederick Keppel Memorial

About this work

Overview

In Province: The House at Orléans is a black-and-white print by Félix Hilaire Buhot, created around 1875. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene street scene centered around a large house with a steep roof and tall chimneys, surrounded by a garden. Figures are scattered around the house, including people walking and a child playing with a dog.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, resulting in a soft, sketchy effect characteristic of prints from this period. The use of contrasting light and dark areas creates a sense of depth.