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La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne
La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2013.272
- Credit line
- Gift in memory of Helen Borowitz
About this work
Overview
La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne is a print by Félix Hilaire Buhot, created in 1885. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded street corner in Paris, with a tavern sign reading 'Taverne du Bagne'. The title references the site's history as a former place of execution, with 'martyrs' indicating people who were killed there.
Technique & Style
Buhot used quick, sketchy lines to convey the movement and atmosphere of the scene. The rough, hurried style contributes to a tense mood, fitting for a location with a history of executions.
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