The Little Thatched Cottages
1878
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Little Thatched Cottages is a 1878 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet village scene with small houses, some topped with thatch. Smoke rises from a chimney, and a flock of swans glides across a pond in the foreground. The buildings look simple, with dark rooftops and light walls, while the sky above is textured with quick, sketchy lines. The artist focused on everyday life, using loose strokes to capture light and movement. This style was common in Impressionism and Realism, where details were often simplified. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style changed how artists painted light and color.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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