Who painted Winter in Paris?

Winter in Paris was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1879.

Where can I see Winter in Paris?

Winter in Paris is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Winter in Paris?

Winter in Paris is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Winter in Paris?

Museum-quality prints of Winter in Paris are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Winter in Paris

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1879

Winter in Paris is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1998.21
Credit line: Gift of Robert and Ann Friedman

About this work

The painting shows a winter scene in Paris. It's a quiet moment, with snow and bare trees. The artist was part of a group that revived interest in etching, which is a way of creating prints from metal plates, and this might have influenced his style.

You can learn more about similar scenes by looking at the work of artist: Félix Hilaire Buhot (French, 1847–1898)

Overview

Winter in Paris is a print depicting a serene winter scene in the city.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a quiet moment in Paris, with snow-covered bare trees, evoking a sense of stillness.

Technique & Style

As a print, Winter in Paris showcases the artist's skill with etching, a technique involving creating images on metal plates. The artist's involvement with the Société des aquafortistes, a group promoting etching, likely influenced their stylistic approach.

Context

The artist's work can be contextualized within the mid-19th-century revival of etching among French artists, alongside others like Félix Hilaire Buhot.