Winter in Paris (L’hiver à Paris or La neige à Paris)

1879

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Winter in Paris (L’hiver à Paris or La neige à Paris) 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 snowy Paris street packed with people, horses, and carriages. Shops line the street, with signs like "Café Crillon" and "Bains de Mer." Kids play in the snow, dogs run around, and a few people shovel or sweep. The buildings are tall and crowded, with snow piled on rooftops and sidewalks. Smaller scenes around the edges show more winter activities—skaters, people sitting by a fire, and a horse lying down. The artist signed it "Félix Buhot Paris 1879," so this was made in the late 1800s. The quick, sketchy lines and focus on everyday life fit the style of the time. If you like this, check out Realism next—it’s all about showing life as it really is.