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Rain and Umbrella

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1875

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Rain and Umbrella 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 print shows a rainy street at night. A lone figure walks ahead, holding an umbrella that barely keeps the rain off. Three dogs follow close behind, their fur matted and dripping. The buildings on either side lean in, their windows dark, and the wet pavement glistens under the dim light. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest movement and rain, almost like the scene is still shifting. The umbrella’s shape stands out against the swirling darkness, making it the only clear shape in the chaos. Next, look up *Impressionism* to see how this style played with light and everyday life.