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Landing in England

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1879

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

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Landing in England is a 1879 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1879 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rainy night scene at a dock. A crowd of people huddle under umbrellas, walking along a wet pavement. In the background, ships and a flagpole stand out against a dark, stormy sky. The title says this is about people *landing in England*, but the artist focused on the gritty, everyday moment—not the big arrival. The loose, sketchy lines make it feel quick and real. If you like this mood, check out Realism next.