The Crossing

1880

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century sheet music

Dominant colour

The Crossing is a 1880 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, depicting sheet music, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a quiet scene of people crossing a street in France. The painting has a lot of detail in the background, with buildings and trees. It also shows people going about their daily business, which gives us a glimpse into life in 19th century France. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use light and dark to create depth in their work.