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Interior from the Church Saint Thibault in Bourgogne

Étienne Bouhot

1830

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Cityscape

Dominant colour

Interior from the Church Saint Thibault in Bourgogne is a 1830 oil by Étienne Bouhot, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?: Étienne Bouhot
When & what style?: 1830
Where can I see it?: Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows the interior of a church. The scene is set in a large, dimly lit space with high ceilings and arches. The walls are made of stone, and the floor is covered in a light brown material. In the foreground, several people are gathered near the entrance, dressed in dark clothing. They appear to be engaged in conversation or prayer. The atmosphere is somber, with the only light coming from a few windows high up on the walls. The overall mood is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Étienne Bouhot.

About the artist

Artist

Étienne Bouhot

Étienne Bouhot (8 August 1780 – 17 July 1862) was a French painter and art teacher. Bouhot was born in Bard-lès-Époisses. He was the director of the École de Dessin (School of Drawing) in Semur-en-Auxois. He died in Semur-en-Auxois.

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