In Province: The House at Orléans

1875

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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In Province: The House at Orléans is a 1875 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a quiet street scene with a big house in the center. The house has a steep roof, tall chimneys, and a small garden with bushes and trees. Two people walk near the house, and another stands by a gate on the right, while a child plays with a dog on the left. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, giving the scene a soft, sketchy look. This style was common in prints of the time. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.